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THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani received more well-wishers, including sheikhs and citizens, on the advent of the Holy Month of Ramadan at the Al Wajba Palace on Tuesday. HH the Personal Representative of the Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani attended the reception along with a number of sheikhs. (QNA) MORE ON PAGE 20

Amir exchanges greetings with Somali president THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani exchanged greet- ings with Somali President Mohammed Abdullah Faramago on the advent of the Holy Month of Ramadan, in a telephone conversation on Tuesday. (QNA)

Initiative to boost AMIR GRACES QF GRADUATION QP issues tender for North Field productivity of LNG storage, loading facilities ATAR Petroleum (QP) has invited bids Qfor engineering, procurement and bakeries, eateries construction (EPC) work to expand its liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage, and the loading and export facilities for its North Field Expansion project. The tender & cafes launched package is for EPC work for three LNG storage tanks, compressors to recover TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tank boil off gas during storage and jetty DOHA boil off gas during LNG vessel loading, QP said in a statement. THE Ministry of Commerce The tender would also include LNG and Industry (MoCI) has rundown lines from the LNG trains to the launched an initiative to bol- LNG storage area as well as two ad- ster the productivity of bak- ditional LNG berths, with an option for a eries, restaurants, cafeterias The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani and Her Highness Sheikha third LNG berth. in the EPC contracting community for and juice shops during the Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), attended QF’s annual Minister of State for Energy Affairs specific scopes of work while providing Holy Month of Ramadan. convocation ceremony, honouring the academic achievements of 787 new and President & CEO of Qatar Petro- the opportunity for multiple EPC con- In a statement on Tues- QF graduates. Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin leum HE Saad Sherida al Kaabi said, tractors to participate. The issuance of day, the ministry said, “The RAMADAN Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani, HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al Thani, Vice Chair- “Under this strategy, we have identified this tender package will culminate in initiative is aimed at sup- person and CEO, Qatar Foundation, and HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani, the need for multiple EPC packages the award of this EPC contract by Febru- porting and bolstering the OMoCI authorises baker- President of Qatar Olympic Committee, also attended the event in Education that can match the execution expertise ary 2020.” PAGE 12 productivity of bakeries, res- ies, restaurants, cafeterias City’s Ceremonial Court, alongside ministers and dignitaries, university deans, taurants, cafeterias and juice and juice shops to offer faculty, and family members. (HHOPL) SEE ALSO PAGE 4 shops during Ramadan 1440 various items in demand Hijri.” during the holy month The ministry has author- OThe items covered ised bakeries, restaurants, by the initiative include Marketing of Mahaseel’s Qatar’s economy performed cafeterias and juice shops to kebabs, qatayef and offer various items in demand sambusas in addition to local products to begin well despite blockade: Survey during the holy month. The different kinds of pastries items covered include ke- and sweets babs, qatayef and sambusas on June 5: Hassad ATAR’S economy has performed in addition to different kinds Qremarkably well despite the chal- of pastries and sweets served juice shops to increase pro- lenges of the blockade, according to a during Ramadan. ductivity and enhance the NMoQ welcomes survey conducted by Qatar University. The initiative is aimed at quality of their products dur- The study titled ‘Blockade on Busi- bolstering various sectors and ing the holy month in addi- over 130,000 ness: A Survey of Qatar’s Financial business activities in Qatar, tion to easing consumers’ ac- and Industrial Firms’ focused on the and to encourage bakeries, cess to these products across visitors in first industrial and financial sectors, using restaurants, cafeterias and different outlets. month (PG 6) the best scientific research methodolo- assad, Qatar’s premier investor in the food gy, to identify the initial and ongoing ef- companies, with 69 percent of finan- Hsector, has announced that Mahaseel for Mar- fects of the blockade on the function- cial companies stating that the impact keting and Agri Services would commence receiv- ing of the companies, as well as their of the blockade on business revenues ing and marketing the local agricultural products outlook for the future. According to the was ‘neutral’ and, conversely, only 22 Qatar 2022 World Cup achieves fast in the Qatari market on June 5. The government 355 emergency cases survey, the opinion of financial com- percent of industrial companies said has allocated a piece of land, as a permanent at HGH on second day panies was more positive about the their revenues remained the same as pace sustainable development (PG 17) headquarters for the Mahaseel’s project, near the of Ramadan (P 2 ) impact of the blockade than industrial before the blockade. PAGE 2 new central market in Al Sailiyah. PAGE 12 02 Wednesday, May 8, 2019

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Amir directs $480mn Despite blockade, Qatar’s economy has support for Palestinians QNA The support reflects the fra- performed remarkably well: QU Survey DOHA ternal bond between Qatari and Palestinian peoples and seeks TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK partment in SESRI Dr Majed THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim to help Palestinians meet their DOHA Mohammed al Ansari gave a bin Hamad al Thani has direct- necessary needs in the wake of presentation, which included ed allocation of $480 million for the crisis posed by the Israeli QATAR’S economy has per- a set of recommendations Palestinians in the West Bank occupation forces, lack of inter- formed remarkably well despite for decision makers. Ansari and Gaza Strip. national humanitarian support the challenges of the blockade, said the results showed that The State of Qatar has al- and inability of the Palestinian according to a survey conduct- in terms of general working located $300 million in grants economy to support its popula- ed by Qatar University’s (QU) conditions in Qatar, compa- and loans to support the health tion. Social and Economic Research nies are generally positive and and education budget of the Meanwhile, Qatar has called Institute (SESRI) and the Col- optimistic about the future, as Palestinian Authority and $180 upon the international commu- lege of Business and Econom- local markets have improved million to support UN’s ur- nity to fulfill its humanitarian ics (CBE), in collaboration with dramatically and have been gent humanitarian relief pro- and moral responsibilities and the Qatar Finance and Business able to reach new markets grammes in Palestine as well to assist the brotherly Palestin- Academy (QFBA). and suppliers. However, some as electricity supply during the ian people to overcome the hu- The survey, however, said Manager of the Policy Department in SESRI Dr Majed Mohammed al Ansari presents results of the survey in the companies have lost business Holy Month of Ramadan. manitarian crisis facing them. more information is needed to presence of Qatar University’s President Dr Hassan Rashid al Derham and other officials. due to the blockade. see how the embargo has affect- Ansari said policymakers ed Qatar’s business commu- labour markets, trade and lo- stating that the impact of the being able to find alternative should look at success stories Qatar, Ethiopia ink security cooperation deal nity, how firms have navigated gistics, and finance and invest- blockade on business revenues countries in a very short period as well as challenges, building these challenges and what poli- ment conditions. was ‘neutral’ and, conversely, of time (less than five months). on the strengths and creativity QATAR and Ethiopia on Tuesday signed a letter of intent to cymakers can do to help firms The results will facilitate only 22 percent of industrial The SESRI event where of Qatar’s business community. promote security cooperation between both countries. The let- to succeed. economic analysis that will companies said their revenues QU representatives an- “They should continue ter of intent was signed by Director of Public Security HE Staff The study titled ‘Blockade inform key decision makers as remained the same as before nounced the results of the to look for ways to enhance Major-General Saad bin Jassim al Khulaifi and Commissioner- on Business: A Survey of Qa- they develop policies to sup- the blockade. study was attended by Qatar business flexibility to access General of the Federal Police Commission in Ethiopia Ende- tar’s Financial and Industrial port Qatar’s industrial and In addition, 46 percent of University President Dr Has- import sources and export shaw Tassew. (QNA) Firms’ focused on the industrial financial sectors. The study companies in the industrial san al Derham and CEO of destinations. The govern- and financial sectors, using the will provide a baseline data for sector reported an increase QFBA Dr Khalid al Horr. ment should also encourage Kosovo 1st Deputy PM meets Qatari envoy best scientific research method- what could, in the future, be- in demand for their products, Director of SESRI Dr an effective response to future ology, to identify the initial and come a regular survey to track with the exception of the con- Hassan Abdulrahim al Sayed dialogue between the business FIRST Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs ongoing effects of the blockade firms’ views over time. struction sector, where demand spoke at the event and em- community. Finally, it is rec- of Kosovo Behgjet Pacolli met with Non-resident Ambassador on the functioning of the com- According to the survey, the remained low. Looking at the phasised the importance of ommended to investigate the of Qatar to Kosovo HE Ali bin Hamad al Marri in Pristina. Dur- panies, as well as their outlook opinion of financial companies supply chains and the import the study in forming a com- reasons why industrial com- ing the meeting, they discussed the bilateral relations and for the future. The goal of the was more positive about the and export capacity of Qatar, prehensive picture about the panies and financial compa- the ways of strengthening them, as well as issues of mutual study is to obtain firm-level as- impact of the blockade than companies experienced some effects of the blockade on the nies differ in their perception interest. (QNA) sessments of Qatar’s business industrial companies, with 69 difficulties. However, 63 per- economic sector. of the financial circumstances environment, employment and percent of financial companies cent of companies reported Manager of the Policy De- in the country,” he said. HGH receives 355 emergency cases on 2nd day of Ramadan CATHERINE W GICHUKI other different complaints.” DOHA He said most of these emergency cases were related to heat exhaus- HAMAD Medical Corporation’s tion and dehydration, a common (HMC) Hamad General Hospital phenomenon during Ramadan. (HGH) received 355 emergency Recently, HMC cautioned resi- cases on the second day of the Holy dents on the risk of dehydration and Month of Ramadan from 6am to heat-related illnesses during the 6pm, a consultant has said. Holy Month. Since people abstain Speaking to Qatar Tribune, HGH from eating and drinking for long Consultant of Emergency Medicine periods of time during Ramadan, Dr Yousif Eltayeb said the Acci- dehydration can occur. dent and Emergency Department of HMC had recently advised HGH received altogether 355 cases residents to avoid direct exposure of which 26 were gastric-related to heat that could lead to exces- complaints, 26 concerned renal and Hamad General Hospital Consultant of sive sweating, which in turn, could 12 related to road accidents, besides Emergency Medicine Dr Yousif Eltayeb. heighten the risk of dehydration. MoI’s Ramadan safety tips for residents TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK fered by neighbours. DOHA The ministry has urged drivers to The MoI has alerted resi- strictly follow all traffic rules and dents against food poisoning, ask- THE Ministry of Interior (MoI) has regulations and not to over speed ing them to check the validity of issued tips for the residents of Qatar canned, frozen or preserved food- to follow during the Holy Month of especially before iftar, not to park stuff and also make sure that there Ramadan to help ensure their safe- vehicles wrongly in front of are no changes in the smell, colour ty at home, workplace, market and Masjids during the night prayer, or texture of the stuff. on roads. not to occupy parking dedicated The MoI has urged residents to The MoI has urged residents to special needs people. ensure that the foodstuff are kept in to ensure availability of function- a clean and closed place or in the re- Ramadan is different at The Westin... ing fire extinguishers in houses and frigerator even when they dine out. workplaces and have the knowledge as most accidents take place during For, kitchen fire protection, the of its best use, have safe electrical that hour. MoI suggests ventilating the place The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa is creating a one-of-a-kind Ramadan experience for your family and gas connections and not leave It has cautioned residents by opening all doors and windows cooking pans on the stove for a long against allowing children to play on to eliminate or reduce concentra- and friends. Explore a vibrant atmosphere at our Ramadan tent for Iftar and Suhour featuring period without surveillance. the internal roads of residential ar- tion of the leaked gas rather than The MoI has further advised eas, especially during night time to switching on the exhaust fan. a wide variety of International dishes from around the world, live food stations, and private residents to switch off the stove avert a mishap, requesting them to It advises use of soap foam for majlis. immediately after cooking, switch allow children to play only in desig- locating the leakage of the gas and on the exhaust fan, monitor chil- nated areas. not to use a burning matchstick dren in kitchen and be on alert The MoI has urged motorists near a gas cylinder to locate the while cooking. to avoid wrong parking of vehicles place of leakage. For an exquisite Suhour under the stars, discover exceptional Arabic decoration, delectable As for traffic safety measures, obstructing traffic movement par- The MoI has also urged resi- food and desserts at Seasonal Tastes. the ministry has urged drivers to ticularly during the night prayer dents not to put on flowing dress- strictly follow all traffic rules and Taraweeh, mid night prayer and if- es or nylon mixed wears while in regulations and not to over speed tar gatherings. kitchen. especially before iftar, not to park The MoI has also urged pedes- In case of emergency, residents Iftar or Suhour vehicles wrongly in front of Masjids trians to ensure that the road is are advised to contact hotline no. Ramadan Tent: QR 220 per person during the night prayer, not to oc- completely free from vehicles from 999. The hotline for the deaf is 992. cupy parking dedicated to special both sides before crossing the road. The MoI has urged residents Seasonal Tastes: QR 169 per person needs people, to give way for the Furthermore, the MoI has ad- to mention their address in detail emergency vehicles and to guaran- vised residents to avoid last day including building number, street tee safety of pedestrians. shopping for Ramadan and Eid to number and zone number. For more information please call: 3359 8514 The MoI has instructed heavy avoid heavy rush. It has also urged Meanwhile, the MoI has urged vehicle drivers to follow the no entry motorists to be extra cautious dur- residents to report begging to the timings to the prohibited areas. ing Garangao night when children Anti-Begging Section at Crimi- The MoI has advised residents will be walking around residential nal Investigation Department on to start early before the iftar time areas to collect sweets and gifts of- 2347444 / 33618627. Nation Wednesday, May 8, 2019 03 Vodafone launches Ramadan Mahmoud, Burundi Senate president promotion for customers discuss parliamentary relations There’s a 25 percent Careem discount on one ride every day during Ramadan QNA DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK recitations of Quran verses, DOHA Dua, Qibla direction, nearest SPEAKER of the Shura Coun- mosque and more. cil HE Ahmed bin Abdullah VODAFONE Qatar is thanking Diego Camberos, chief op- bin Zaid al Mahmoud met on its customers for their loyalty erating officer, Vodafone Qa- Tuesday with President of the and continuous support dur- tar, said: “We recently marked Senate of the Republic of Bu- ing the Holy Month of Rama- our 10 year anniversary and rundi Reverien Ndikuriyo and dan with exclusive offers un- various popular restaurants what better a time to thank his accompanying delegation. der their Ramadan campaign across Qatar. our customers for their loyalty During the meeting, they #ShukranFromTheHeart. Careem Discounts: It of- and support than the Holy discussed the mutual coop- All Vodafone customers fers 25 percent discount on Month of Ramadan. We hope eration between the State of including Prepaid, Postpaid one ride every day for the en- our free offers that utilises our Qatar and Burundi and ways and Enterprise will be able to tire period of Ramadan. Wavo strategic partnerships are en- of promoting it, especially in enjoy the following Ramadan by OSN: The online streaming joyed by all our customers and the parliamentary field, in ad- Shukran deals through the My platform allows customers to their families during this very dition to issues of common Speaker of the Shura Council HE Ahmed bin Abdullahio Zaidal Mahmoud with President of the Senate of Vodafone App free through- watch their favourite shows, special time.” interest. Burundi, Reverien Ndikuriyo in Doha on Tuesday. out the month of Ramadan: Hollywood and Arabic mov- Customers who do not The president of the Senate Vodafone Entertainer Pack: ies, kids content, live sport, have the Vodafone App yet of Burundi congratulated the bly of the Inter-Parliamentray the outcome of those meetings by HE Mohammed bin Man- The application gives great WWE and much more. can download it from the Ap- speaker of the Shura Council Union, which was held in in the march of the Inter-Par- sour al Shahwani, member of discounts and buy one get one Noor: It provides specially ple Store or Google Play, or on the success of the meetings Doha in April. Ndikuriyo also liamentary Union. the Qatar-Africa Friendship free iftar and suhour offers at curated Islamic content with via www.vodafone.qa/app. of the 140th General Assem- underlined the significance of The meeting was attended Group. DIGNITARIES AT THE OPENING OF DUSIT DOHA HOTEL NIS students fetch 100% results

Noble International School students and teachers after recording excellent results in the CBSE AISSE exams.

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK NIS to learn that a number of markable results along with my DOHA students had attained A1 grades dedicated team of teachers who (From left) Elias Maalouf, regional director of Technical Services, Dusit International; Jacob V Jacob, CFO & VP for Administration, Al Majed in all subjects. Fahisa Roshan, have extended their unwaver- Group; Gerhard Stutz, cluster general manager, Dusit Doha Hotel; Lim Boon Kwee, chief operating officer, Dusit International; Ahmed Mahdi NOBLE International School Vrushika Shah, Sadaf Sahra, ing support for this triumph,” al Majid, chairman, Al Majed Group; Osama Ahmed Foad Ahmed, VP for Legal Affairs, Al Majed Group; Nasser Ahmed al Majid, director of (NIS) recorded another suc- Stuti Somani and Hanna Febin, said the Principal Shibu Abdul Business Development, Al Majed Group; Thierry Douin, senior vice-president – Operations, Dusit International; and Prateek Kumar, regional cess by achieving 100 percent students of distinction, were fe- Rasheed. vice-president EMEA, Dusit International, at the inauguration of Dusit Doha. Capturing the essence of its global counterpart, Dusit Doha is results in the CBSE AISSE ex- licitated by the members of the Vice-Principals Jayamon the perfect reflection of Qatari heritage in royal indulgence. Located in the heart of Doha’s vibrant West Bay area, adjacent to the breezy amination held in March 2019. school management. Joy and Robin K Jose also Corniche, Dusit Doha Hotel is a five-star modern oasis.(TNN) It was a moment of pride “I congratulate the Grade hailed the students for the out- for the students and teachers of 10 students for achieving re- standing results.

Congratulations to the Class of 2019

DOCTORS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT - FRONT ROW: Shaikha Mubarak Al-Thani, Merna Abdelraouf Hussien, Nada Mahmoud Darwish, Hanof Ahmed, Mona Hisham Abdelmoneim, Tina Bharani, Rana Abualsaud, Farah Bshesh, Maryam Own, Dalal Abdelaziz Hassan Hussain, Fatima Al-Baqali, Aljazi Hamad Al-Mana, Fatima Hassan Al-Saygh, and Tala Kareem Altaji. MIDDLE ROW: Said Radi Alnajjar, Basem Abdelhalim Oraby, Ahmad Salah Sami, Angela Dandan, Nourhan Arafa Kika, Yi Li, Yunze Wen, Sahar Abida Mahadik, Sara Seife Hassen, Sonia Allouch, Sara Alhousseiny, Yaser Janahi, Suresh Nalaka Menik Arachchige, Jaber Mohammed Al-Sulaiti, Abdulaziz Al-Malki, and Khalid Majid Albureshad. BACK ROW: Assem Jabri, Abdel Aziz Al Bawab, Adham Musthak, Abdullah Hesham Elzafarany, Moaz Omar Abdelrehim, Dayyan Mohammed Adoor, Ramez Reyad Rawhani, Yanal Ramzi Shaheen, Mountasir El-Tohami, Irfan H. Helmy, Fahad Hamad Al-Marri, Syeda Razia Haider, Khalid Ahmed, Ahmed Hussin, Ahmed Montaser Mushannen. 04 Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Nation

AMIR, SHEIKHA MOZA GRACE QATAR FOUNDATION’S GRADUATION CEREMONY 787 STUDENTS OF 70 NATIONALITIES FETED AT QF’S 12TH CONVOCATION A total of 484 female and 303 male graduates proudly marched the elaborately designed convocation venue on the occasion AILYN AGONIA DOHA

THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani graced the 12th Annual Qatar Foundation Convocation held in Educa- tion City Ceremonial Court on Tuesday. QF Chairperson Her High- ness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser also attended the ceremony. Prime Minister and Minis- ter of Interior HE Sheikh Ab- dullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani, Vice-Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al Thani and President of Qatar Olympic Committee The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani and QF Chairperson Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser grace the 12th Annual Qatar Foundation Convocation in Education City Ceremonial Court on Tuesday. HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani attended the ceremony alongside ministers and digni- taries, university deans, faculty and family members of the stu- dents. Sheikha Hind honoured the 787 graduates representing 70 nationalities from homegrown university Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) and QF’s eight partner universities dur- ing the event witnessed by oth- er dignitaries. The Class of 2019, which includes 378 Qataris, officially joins the more than 5,000 net- work of QF alumni excelling in various industries both locally and internationally. A total of 484 female and The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani and Chairperson of Qatar Foundation Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attend the 2019 Qatar Foundation Convocation to celebrate the graduation of 303 male graduates proudly 787 students from nine Education City universities. (HHOPL) marched the elaborately de- signed convocation venue. The batch comprises 173 graduates from HBKU, 111 from Texas A&M University at Qatar, 68 from Northwestern Univer- sity in Qatar, 84 from Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar, 49 from Weill Cornell Medicine- Qatar, 79 from Carnegie Mel- lon University in Qatar, 64 from Georgetown University in Qatar, 30 from University College London Qatar, and 129 graduates from HEC Paris in Qatar. Sheikha Hind said, “For our Class of 2019 graduates, convocation is many things: a them, but wherever their path seekers, critical thinkers, and he inspired the graduates with other finalists. Mobsron is of a new chapter in their lives. Hassan al Jahni from personal and shared celebra- leads, they will travel it em- active citizens who are deter- his personal journey towards fully-audible mobile applica- In an interview prior to the NU-Q said he wanted to tell tion, a source of pride, and a powered by the knowledge mined to be drivers of posi- realising his life mission that tion that provides people who ceremony, some of the gradu- stories of Arabs through me- time to reflect on their achieve- that they are as well-equipped tive change. As embodiments eventually led to his initiative are blind and visually impaired ates shared their experiences dia. “I’ve been here for over 10 ments and experiences at Edu- to create, innovate, contribute, of QF’s belief in what quality which to date has millions of with a tool for ordering food, at QF and its universities. years. I started off at QA Doha cation City. It is a culmination and thrive as any set of gradu- education stands for, and what followers. He stressed the im- reviewing ingredients and Yasamin Shaikhi from and then joined NU-Q. I have – but it is also a beginning. ates in the world.” it makes possible, they will al- portance of finding time to comparing prices. VCUarts Qatar said, “Four grown up here and am ready to “At convocation, the talent- She added, “Every mem- ways be part of our story – and focus on a task that a person The convocation ceremony years ago, I never thought I take on the world now.” ed, dedicated, and ambitious ber of our Class of 2019 has we will watch with pride as enjoys and loves the most. concluded with the graduates will be standing here. I can’t Salman Shabar, a graduate young people that Qatar Foun- recognised and maximised they write their own.” The event also saw the receiving a specially engraved believe now I am here with from HEC Paris Qatar, shared dation is proud to have called the unique educational op- This year’s keynote speaker honouring of Team Mob- QF Convocation Ring and the support of my family and his fond memories of meeting our students step out of one portunity that Qatar Founda- was Brandon Stanton, Ameri- sron as winners of the Cycle proudly walking through the friends. With QF and VC- students from different back- phase of their lives and into the tion provides. Their academic can author and founder of 2 of Akhlaquna Award. HH ‘Door to the Future’, a long- Uarts, I have been able to get grounds. He also lauded the next. A future that holds chal- excellence has been matched street portrait blog Humans Sheikha Moza honoured the standing tradition of QF con- opportunities that I will not faculty of HEC Paris whom he lenges and possibilities awaits by their growth as knowledge- of New York. In his remarks, winning team as well as the vocation symbolising the start get anywhere else.” referred to as “top-notch”.

Mobile app for blind bags Cycle 2 of Akhlaquna Award

emony at Education City. of great moral character, and take our project to the myself.” Sheikha Moza Mobsron, developed by and guides the values of the next level, with QF’s support.” Machaille al Naimi, presi- Nawal al Kurbi, Almazun al award. HH Sheikha Moza first Almazun al Marri, the ini- dent of Community Develop- presents award to Marri and Amal al Gherainig, announced the Akhlaquna tiative’s deputy leader, said: ment, QF, said: “We are abso- team ‘Mobsron’ is an innovative mobile ap- Award during QF’s Convoca- “Each human has the right lutely delighted to announce plication that provides people tion 2017 ceremony, with this to live an independent life that Mobsron is the winner of with visual impairment with a year marking Cycle 2 of the and it is for this reason that this year’s Akhlaquna Award. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tool to order food, review in- initiative. we launched our mobile app. “The ultimate aim of this DOHA gredients, and compare prices. Nawal al Kurbi, the leader Through this human initia- award is to recognise and cel- The project initially stemmed of the initiative, expressed her tive, we are looking to provide ebrate young people who have THE team behind the project from the belief that it is every delight at winning, and the a very effective service to help developed projects that em- that was announced as the human’s right to live a digni- unforgettable experience she the blind and visually im- body exemplary moral charac- winner of Cycle 2 of Qatar fied, independent life and be shared with her friends and paired in Qatar, and hopefully ter and inspire others to effect Foundation’s (QF) Akhlaquna provided with equal opportu- teammates. beyond.” positive change in their com- Award on Tuesday has ex- nities to participate in society. “I am very proud that Mob- Amal al Gherainig, who is munities. Mobsron is a great pressed delight and pride for The objective of the sron has won this prestigious the initiative’s media special- example of how Qatar Foun- being presented with the acco- Akhlaquna Award is to high- award,” she said. “I couldn’t ist, said: “My participation dation, through this award, lade by Her Highness Sheikha light the timeless and uni- have achieved this without my in the Akhlaquna Award this is committed to helping em- Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foun- Moza bint Nasser, chairperson versal values exhibited by the teammates. We believe that year has given me confidence power the next generation of dation, awards students Nawal al Kurbi, Almazun al Marri and Amal of Qatar Foundation, during Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), winning this award will help to follow my beliefs without leaders, and how our youth are al Gherainig with the 2nd annual Akhlaquna Award for their project QF’s annual Convocation cer- who serves as a role model us to reach a larger audience hesitation and to challenge responding to this.” ‘Mobsron’. (HHOPL) Nation Wednesday, May 8, 2019 05 HMC service offers tips to HMC holds workshop to prepare check fall-related injuries dentists for RCSI examination among elderly patients TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK derlying health problem and TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK from a well-known internation- DOHA many older people experience DOHA al institution. recurrent falls, which can lead Dr Jamal al Abdullah, sen- HELD under the theme ‘Pre- to serious health complications HAMAD Medical Corporation ior consultant, chief of Pedo- vention is Better than a Cure’, such as bone fractures. There (HMC), in cooperation with the dontics and head of the Pae- Hamad Medical Corporation’s are many reasons why ageing Royal College of Surgeons in diatric Dentistry Residency (HMC) Home Health Care adults fall, including illness or Ireland (RCSI), recently organ- Programmes at HMC, said the Service recently organised a weakness, inappropriate foot- ised two intensive workshops training included specialised workshop for elderly patients, wear, foot abnormalities and to help prepare HMC dentists workshops and has enabled their families and home sup- misuse of assist devices such as to successfully complete the eight residents to prepare for port workers as part of ongoing walkers or canes,” said Jihan. requirements for the College’s the Irish Fellowship Diploma efforts to prevent fall-related Faculty of Dentistry (MFD) (FFD) examination, which will injuries and reduce the severity Attendees were provided membership examination. take place in April 2020. Each of injuries when falls do occur. The preparatory workshops year, four Qatari dentists are ac- Around 85 participants attend- with practical tips to help were held under the supervision cepted into the programme and ed the workshops, which were prevent falls, including of Dr Ghanim al Mannai, chair- there are plans to extend enroll- held in Arabic and English. wearing appropriate foot- man of the Hamad Dental Cent- ment for this programme to the Fatima al Bolari, head of wear and hazard proofing er. The two workshops, which children of residents as well as Health Education at HMC’s the home by removing slip were held at HMC for the fourth international students. Home Health Care Service, said or trip hazards like loose time, are part of an agreement Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) officials with Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland officials during a two- “We have agreed to partner caring for elderly patients is a rugs or mats, and repair- between HMC and RCSI that day workshop in Doha recently. with Weill-Cornell Medicine substantial part of her team’s was developed with the aim of Qatar and Sidra Medicine to workload. She said her teams ing or replacing worn offering specialised dentistry by 65 dentists from both the ber 2019. As part of the training, Paediatric Dentistry Fellowship support post-graduate dentistry see the effects of falls on a daily areas of carpets. training to Qataris interested public and private sector. The a group of professors from RCSI Programme offered in coopera- students as part of ongoing ef- basis not just in terms of physi- in furthering their education programme is designed to help presented on a range of scien- tion with the Royal College of forts to strengthen our resourc- cal harm, but also the knock-on As part of the workshop, and advancing their paediatric these clinicians refine their tific subjects related to dental Surgeons of Ireland. es in this field and to allow these effects, such as anxiety and de- participants viewed images and dental qualifications. The train- knowledge in all aspects of the surgery. At the end of the work- Dr Ansari added that the professionals to pass the RCSI creased confidence. videos of fall hazards in and out- ing programme is the first of its dentistry profession. shop, participants were able to internationally-accredited RCSI examinations. Also, the in- “HMC’s Home Health Care side the home. kind in the Middle East. “It aims to prepare mem- obtain 19.25 CPD points.” MFD post-graduate dental ternationally accredited Post- Service provides support and The role of medications and Dr Khalifa al Ansari, senior bers of our clinical teams to pass The dentists who have been education programme allows graduate Dental Education care for around 2,000 elderly injuries as risk factors for falls consultant and vice-chairman the admittance test for mem- enrolled in this programme Qatari dentists to receive spe- Programme offered by HMC patients. In 2018, our teams was discussed and workshop of the Hamad Dental Center, bership into the Royal College in recent years have achieved cialised training in their own in collaboration with RCSI is cared for 209 patients who had presenters highlighted the im- said: “This five-day intensive of Surgeons in Ireland (MFD a high level of success in their country without the need to in line with Qatar’s National experienced falls, and many portance of healthy habits, such training programme began examination), the next intake MFD examinations. Some have travel abroad. This also allows Oral Health Strategy,” added of those patients had compli- as staying hydrated and eating a on April 28 and was attended for which is scheduled for Octo- already joined the specialised them to obtain accreditation Dr Abdullah. cations from the injuries sus- balanced diet, as a strategy for tained as a result of their fall,” preventing falls. Family mem- said Bolari. “Falls represent a bers and support workers were significant threat to the health also trained on the proper use Ministry recalls and independence of older of fall detection and assistive Mercedes-Benz Ooredoo to offer customers discount on Uber rides adults and each year we organ- devices. SLC 2018 model OOREDOO on Tuesday an- Discounts are as follows; tion notification. They’ll then Corporate Communications at ise three annual workshops for Attendees were provided nounced a tie-up with Uber ‡ 5HFKDUJH ZLWK D 45 need to activate the promo Ooredoo – said: “We’re excit- our patients, their families,” with practical tips to help pre- THE Ministry of Commerce and In- that will see Hala customers 100 Flexi Card and get 35% off code on their Uber app. If ed to introduce this amazing added Bolari. vent falls, including wearing ap- dustry (MoCI), in cooperation with receiving discount on Uber on 2 rides up to QR 20 customers do not yet have promotion with Uber, where Jihan Mohammed, health propriate footwear and hazard Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, rides when they recharge ‡ 5HFKDUJH ZLWK D 45 the Uber app, they will need our customers will be able to educator, Home Health Care proofing the home by removing dealer of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, their accounts with Oredoo 150 Flexi Card and get 35% off to download it from the App enjoy generous discounts on Service, and the main organiser slip or trip hazards like loose has recalled Mercedes-Benz SLC Flexi cards. on 3 rides up to QR 25 Store or Google Play. On acti- trips around town. We know of the workshops, said falls are rugs or mats, and repairing or model of 2018 because the right The promotion, valid from ‡ 5HFKDUJH ZLWK D 45 vating the code, customers will value for money is an impor- not inevitable and many can be replacing worn areas of car- rear underbody do not conform to 6 May 2019, offers Hala cus- 200 Flexi Card and get 35% off be eligible to enjoy the benefits tant factor for many of us, prevented. She said a key objec- pets. The importance of wiping manufacturer specifications. The tomers 35% off on up to 4 on 4 rides up to QR 30 of the offer, which will be valid and we’re delighted we can tive of the interactive four-and- up spills immediately, keeping ministry urged all customers to re- Uber rides with a maximum Eligible customers re- till 5 June 2019. offer customers extra value a-half-hour workshops is to walkways in good repair and port any violation to its Consumer discount of QR 30 when they charging with a Flexi Card of Speaking of the tie-up and when they top up their Hala provide practical information clean, and making sure there is Protection and Anti-Commercial recharge their accounts with QR 100 and above will receive promotion, Manar Khalifa al accounts. We hope they enjoy on reducing fall risks. adequate lighting, especially at Fraud Department (TNN) Flexi Cards. a unique code with an activa- Muraikhi – Director PR and their Uber rides for less.” (TNN) “A fall can indicate an un- night, was also discussed.

Doha Forum returns on December 14, 15

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK demonstrates outstanding achieve- al Khater said, “We live in a world DOHA ments rooted in the core values of undergoing massive shifts in power, PREVENTIVE Doha Forum — dialogue, diplomacy politics and trade. In the midst of DOHA Forum will return for the and diversity. breakthroughs in technology, issues MEASURE 19th edition on December 14 and15, The winner will be announced at of migration and increasingly com- under the patronage of the Amir the Forum. plex security challenges, a new for- HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Doha Forum 2019 will also see mat of dialogue is needed to forge a Thani. the return of last year’s strategic part- consensus. I look forward to welcom- The annual policy gathering will ners, including International Crisis ing leaders from around the world to be held under the theme ‘Reimag- Group, European Council for For- another series of diverse, inclusive ining Governance in a Multipolar eign Relations and Munich Security and action-oriented conversations.” World’, building on last year’s success Conference, each of which will curate The 2019 Forum will tackle key that saw eye-opening conversations panel discussions and offer expertise themes, including Trends and Tech- with world leaders, enriched by a new into some of the world’s most press- nology; Trade and Investment; Hu- partnership model. ing challenges around security, de- man Capital and Inequality; Secu- This edition will also see the fence, humanitarian crises and for- rity, Cyber Governance and Defence; launch of the Doha Forum Award, eign relations. International Organisations, Civil to be given for the first time in 2019 Spokesperson for Qatar’s Min- Society and Non-State Actors; and to an individual or organisation that istry of Foreign Affairs HE Lolwah Culture and Identity. EAA launches fundraising to educate maginalised children

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK or through personal Ooredoo Mobile DOHA Money account. Qatar TV will be organising a TO celebrate the spirit of the special episode for EAA’s fundraising Holy Month of Ramadan, Educa- campaign that will be aired on May tion Above All (EAA) foundation 15 during its programme‘Hayatuna’. has launched its second Rama- EAA’s Ramadan campaign will be dan campaign in Qatar under the covered on Qatar Radio on Layali theme ‘No child left out’. Ramadan programme. The campaign aimsat raising EAA Foundation is eligible to funds for EAA’s educational pro- receive Sadaqah and Zakat do- grammes Educate A Child (EAC) nations. Its Ramadan campaign and Reach Out to Asia (ROTA), aims to raise funds for EAA’s pro- Mercedes-Benz SLC which help improve the lives of Professor Ali M al Quradaghi, secretary- grammes, which include several marginalised and impoverished general of the International Union of projects in Somalia, Gaza, Lebanon, Manufacturing children by allowing them access to Muslim Scholars and vice-chairman of Turkey, Mali, Pakistan, Iraq, Qatar Year 2018 quality education. European Council for Fatwa and Re- and many other countries. The Ramadan campaign was an- search, and Mohamed al Naama, senior During the launch of the nounced at a press conference attend- representative of Fundraising Depart- campaign, Mohamed al Naama The right rear underbody does not conform to manufacturer ment at Education Above All at a press ed by Professor Ali M al Quradaghi, said:“Similar to last year, the EAA DEFECT specifications secretary general of the International conference on Tuesday. Ramadan campaign will target huge Union of Muslim Scholars and vice brand awareness of EAA and its chairman of European Council for The funds raised will support global work across the Qatari market Contact the dealer for the free required repair Fatwa and Research, and Mohamed EAA’s projects around the world as it through social media channels and PROCESS al Naama, senior representative of works across 16 countries. Donations websites. We are pleased to receive Fundraising Department at Educa- can be made through donation boxes tremendous amount of support from tion Above All (EAA) Foundation. at 60 locations in Qatar including our partners for this noble cause Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles EAA has partnered with Lulu, shopping malls and public places, at as we believe that change can only Marriott Hotels, ExxonMobil and cash counters in Lulu and Carrefour happen if we come together and de- CONTACT Phone: 44587777 Qatar Airways to create awareness supermarkets, and by contacting the cisively work towards educating un- about the campaign by engaging em- following number +974 44542288, derprivileged children.Our mission ployees and customers. Besides these or visiting the EAA website: https:// has always been to get closer to the players, the companies that have sup- donate.educationaboveall.org, or by public and invite them to take part For any consumer protection issues please contact us on the hotline 16001 ported the EAA Ramadan campaign using QR scan code for EAA Dona- in the EAA mission. I believe that include ExxonMobil, Ooredoo, Nak- tion website or SMS 92016 to donate such campaigns help us reach out to ilat, W Hotel, QAPCO, Shell, Carre- QR10, SMS 92087 to donate QR100. masses and spread the awareness of four, ELAN, Dar Al Sharq, Qatar TV, As for payments, donation can be the need for a peaceful society which Muntajat, Dar Al Arab, etc. made through credit card, cheque, is driven by the power of education.” 06 Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Nation VCUarts Qatar graduates step into future at ‘2019 Commencement’

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tions. It was a creative com- DOHA munity of like-minded people, and that was our creative fuel, VIRGINIA Commonwealth which made us grow and de- University School of the Arts velop further as creatives, by in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) re- allowing new perspectives to cently held its 18th annual come in,” Hind said. Commencement ceremony at “We deeply appreciate that HBKU Student Center in Edu- we had such an amazing batch cation City. as classmates and friends for The university conferred 68 the last four years. This batch Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and had inspiring energy - that Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees never sought to give up - and in fashion design, graphic de- it brought us here today. It sign, interior design, painting The university awarded 68 Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees in fashion design, graphic design, interior design, painting and printmaking, and art history, would’ve been a very different and printmaking, and art his- and eight Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degrees in design. experience without every sin- tory, and eight Master of Fine gle one of you. We also want Arts (MFA) degrees in design. orable by inspiring speeches illuminate the very meaning of Fardan, said: “Today, you are Saad and Yeon Geong Hwang, community and because we to thank the often hidden and Nearly 60 percent of the given by faculty, graduates and our humanity. I know you will stepping onto a new platform; a both graphic design graduates, were surrounded by you, we often less noticed staff of our graduating students are Qataris. the keynote speaker. use your vast talents to benefit global marketplace where your gave a well-received speech in grew as people, developed university. And last but cer- The event that brought to- Dr Michael Rao, president humankind.” talents and skill represent your which they thanked their fami- ways of seeing, thinking and tainly not least, we thank our gether families, friends, faculty of Virginia Commonwealth The Commencement’s key- international currency, and art lies, fellow graduates, friends reflecting, which shifted our amazing faculty. Sometimes I and staff to celebrate the ac- University, said: “You are crea- note speaker, Qatari contem- the international language.” and faculty, and looked for- perspectives of the world, we think our faculty suffers a bit complishments of VCUarts Qa- tive scholars who embody the porary composer, songwriter The Class of 2019 Co-Val- ward to what comes next. started to notice all the small more than us, and for that, we tar’s graduates was made mem- very best of our university and and symphonic artist Dana al edictorians Hind Ghanim al “All of you make up our details and see all the connec- are very thankful,” Yeon said. MoEHE reviews HBKU team and European experts achievements of discuss Islamic reform, modernity its task forces QNA DOHA The seminar reviewed the national school accredi- THE Ministry of Educa- tation standards, mecha- tion and Higher Education (MoEHE), represented by nisms and procedures for the School Evaluation Of- the accreditation of pri- fice, held a seminar enti- vate schools and the revi- tled ‘Achievements Day’ sion of the criteria and during which it reviewed procedures for evaluating the achievements of the competent task forces of kindergartens and public the ministry in different schools fields. The seminar reviewed achievements made and the the national school accredi- future development plans tation standards, mecha- for evaluation of schools, nisms and procedures for stressing the importance of The College of Islamic Studies (CIS) delegation comprised Dr Hossam Mohamed, senior researcher at Al-Qaradawi Center for Islamic Reform and Renewal (QCIMR), which led the the accreditation of private commitment to excellence, collaboration from CIS; Dr Muetaz al Khatib, assistant professor; and Chaoiki Lazhar, deputy director of the Center for Islamic Legislation (CILE) at CIS. schools and the revision of quality and impartiality in the criteria and procedures the work. Critical Analysis’, ‘Ethics in the inform future workshops and in particular aims to promote for evaluating kindergar- Director of the Edu- Papers were presented by Dr Hossam Context of Reform Movement research.” moderation and revival of tens and public schools. cation Development and Mohamed, Dr Khatib and Chaoiki Lazhar in Modern Egypt’, and ‘The Delegates from other par- Islamic thought through re- The work of the statis- Training Centre Mona Function of Islamic Sciences: ticipating universities spoke search, and address contem- tics committee of the minis- Mohamed al Kuwari spoke Towards a Benchmark for Re- on ‘Modernity, Reformation porary issues such as human try and two working groups at the panel discussion TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and Central European Univer- appraising Scriptural Sciences and Tajdid’, ‘Islam as a Source rights, the status of women were also reviewed to pre- on ‘The art of managing DOHA sity in Budapest, during which in the Modern Context’ were of Human Rights’, ‘Islamic Re- and family, environmental pare operational plans for change’ and its effective they addressed Modernity, Re- presented by Dr Hossam Mo- form and Tajdid in the Era of concerns, and so on through a the coming year for public role in life. She pointed out THE College of Islamic Stud- form and Tajdid (Renovation). hamed, Dr Khatib and Lazhar, Modernity: The Moroccan Ex- moderate and enlightened un- schools and kindergartens that the world of manage- ies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa The CIS delegation com- respectively. perience’ and ‘Reform and the derstanding of Islam. and private schools and ment is in a state of con- University (HBKU) recently prised Dr Hossam Mohamed, Dr Hossam said, “CIS’s col- Concept of Jihad’. All research The college is also home to kindergartens. tinuous change, innovation participated in a workshop on senior researcher at Al-Qarad- laboration with IUR brought papers delivered during the several other distinguished re- Furthermore, the par- and development to ad- ‘Islamic Reform and Moder- awi Center for Islamic Reform together academics from di- workshop are to be published search centres that unite schol- ticipants discussed the dress new challenges. nity’ held in collaboration with and Renewal (QCIMR), which verse backgrounds to provide in a special edition of The Jour- ars and thought leaders from achievements of the work- The seminar included the Islamic University of Ap- led the collaboration from reflections on major debates of nal of Rotterdam Islamic and around the world. ing group of the awareness a workshop entitled ‘Hand plied Science Rotterdam (IUR) CIS; Dr Muetaz al Khatib, as- modernity in connection with Social Science. HBKU is committed to fos- and information plan. in hand for Qatar’ delivered – the only accredited Islamic sistant professor; and Chaoiki Islam and Muslim societies. CIS regularly participates in tering dialogue and discourse Director of the Evalu- by human development university in Europe. Lazhar, deputy director of the Delegates – a mix of Muslim local and international events, on complex issues and chal- ation Authority at the coach Hamza al Dosari, A delegation from CIS Center for Islamic Legislation and non-Muslims – offered public lectures and conferences lenges facing the Qatari com- Ministry of Education and who stressed the impor- joined representatives from (CILE) at CIS. refreshing insights stemming that aim to promote a deeper munity and beyond. In doing Higher Education Khalid tance of coordination and the universities of Utrecht Papers on ‘Islamic Reform from their unique areas of understanding of the various so, it cultivates partnerships to al Harqan praised the team work. and Leiden in the Netherlands and Modern Nation State: A expertise, which will go on to aspects of Islam. The QCIMR align with modern-day needs. QNL lecture focuses NMoQ welcomed over 130,000 visitors in April on Indian school TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK MacIntyre, Dr Alexandra Bou- NMoQ. The NMoQ-designed DOHA nia, professor of Museum Stud- summer programme will be education in Qatar ies at UCL Qatar, and Dr Karen linked to the themes and topics THE National Museum of Qa- Exell, senior Museum Develop- they are exploring (e.g. sustain- tar (NMoQ) has welcomed ment Specialist at NMoQ, gave ability) and support them in us- more than 132,000 visitors in insightful presentations, and a ing NMoQ facilities to run their the first month since opening, keynote address was delivered own exploratory programmes firmly establishing its keystone by Professor John H. Falk from to collect badges. role in the country’s cultural in- the Institute for Learning Inno- QM has also developed frastructure. vation, Oregon State University. strong ties with local schools Since opening its doors to Sheikha Amna bint Ab- through a number of interac- the public on March 28, the dulaziz bin Jassim al Thani, di- tive and inclusive programmes, NMoQ’s immersive experience rector of the National Museum including the Teacher’s Coun- has attracted thousands of resi- of Qatar, said, “After more than cil, and creative teaching mate- dents and tourists with its use a decade of planning, we are rials. Since the museum open- of audio-visual presentations, deeply gratified to welcome the ing, 18 schools visited NMOQ digital exhibitions, historical people of Qatar and our inter- to discover its galleries and artefacts and immersive, multi- national visitors to this excit- educational offerings. sensory approach. ing, multi-layered, experiential Admission to NMoQ, MIA It has also hosted several museum. and Mathaf will be charged at workshops, talks and presenta- “From the start, Qatar Mu- the entrance. General admis- tions for members of the com- seums and the National Muse- sion will be QAR 50 for adults; The panel featured representatives of prominent Indian schools in Qatar. munity. From welcoming some um team knew that we wanted The National Museum of Qatar has become a destination for those QAR 25 for students and free of the world’s best-known art- to create a living experience for who want to learn about the country and its people. for children under 16, Culture TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK shared their personal stories ists, to creating new go-to sites our people—a museum with a Pass Plus and Culture Pass DOHA and how their schools had for families, NMoQ has become heart. We have created galleries talks, NMoQ hosted “An After- artists guided participants Family Members, and visitors helped shape their professional a destination for those who full of movement, sound, and noon of Inspiration with Jeff through different techniques with disabilities. QATAR National Library lives. want to learn about the country colour in order to engage our Koons.” The interactive work- and media to create their own Tickets will be free of charge (QNL) recently hosted an in- Sayeed Mohammed, in- and its people. public fully, with their senses shop allowed young artists to art pieces to take home. for Qatari nationals and resi- formal panel discussion on formation services librarian As the country’s national and emotions as well as their hear about the iconic creator’s The NMoQ is designed to dents of Qatar, with a valid Qa- ‘Indian Schools: Educating the at the library, said: “The event museum, NMoQ also strives intellects, and have assembled experiences as a young artist, become an integral part of the tari ID. General admission tick- Indian Expat Community’. has given the community the to create a dialogue with mem- creative and authentic content share his perspective on issues local community for all people ets include exhibitions within The panel featured senior chance to acknowledge and ap- bers of the community to gather that is so rich that people will that concern artists at the start of Qatar to enjoy, which means the museum and are valid for representatives of prominent preciate the positive impact of feedback, ideas and recom- discover something new with of their careers and get tips working with different organi- three consecutive days from the Indian schools in Qatar, includ- these schools on generations mendations for improving the each visit. It is now time for the on developing their personal sations to create specialised date of first admission. ing Birla Public School, DPS of students, which continue museum experience. It held discoveries to begin.” styles. programming to support learn- Museum Pass is QAR 100 Modern Indian School and to play a major role in educat- the first ever seminar in Qatar As one of QM’s keystone in- NMoQ artists have also ing objectives. For example, and permits admission to all MES Indian School. The dis- ing youth in Qatar. The library to specifically address the field stitutions, NMoQ will also add run a series of creative drop- the NMoQ hosted Girl Scouts museums and venues, valid for cussion focused on the impact supports the role of formal of Visitor Studies in museums to the flourishing creative en- in workshops for families and of America Overseas for a tour three consecutive days from of the Indian education sector education in spreading knowl- and cultural institutions. Dis- vironment in Qatar utilizing its adults on the theme of Qatar & and activities session, which the date of first admission. For in educating Indian expatriates edge, which can have a trans- tinguished international speak- resources to inspire young crea- the Sea throughout the month was the start of the organisa- full terms and conditions, visit: in Qatar since the early 1970s. formational effect on the lives ers, including Jo Hargreaves, tives. During the first of what of April. Taking inspiration tion’s specially designed sum- https://www.qm.org.qa/en/ Alumni present at the event of many.” director of Morris Hargreaves will become a regular series of from the museum collections, mer programme of activities at ticketing-terms-conditions Wednesday, May 8, 2019 07 Reports by L N Mallick For events and press releases email [email protected] or Pakistan Prism call (974) 4000 2222 Colourful performances by students enliven PISQ annual awards ceremony The function kicked off with lovely presentations by the tiny tots of KG Wing, drawing ringing applause from the audience

HE function kicked off with lovely pres- entations by the tiny tots of KG Wing, Tdrawing the loudest applause from the audience Pakistan International School Qatar honoured stu- dents who excelled in academ- ic year 2018-19 at a glittering annual award ceremony held on the school campus recently. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Syed Ahsan Raza Shah graced the occasion as the chief guest. PISQ Prin- cipal Nargis Raza Otho wel- comed the ambassador and other guests. The function had a col- ourful start with lovely pres- entations by the tiny tots of KG Wing drawing the loudest applause from the audience. Award winners of Kindergarten. Award winners of Senior Girls Wing. The students of Primary Wing added greater charm to the al- ready lively atmosphere with a beautiful performance of their creative short drama. The delightful presenta- tions were followed by the lit- tle angels of the KG Wing be- ing feted by the ambassador with certificates and medals. Likewise, the overall top three position holders of their re- spective classes from grade V to VIII were awarded with medals and certificates by the ambassador and the principal. Aruba Atif and Alyna Ar- shad, who attended the 4th Edition of the Barcelona In- ternational Model United Nation Conference in Spain with their mentor Mubarika Noaman, were conferred with Award winners of Primary Wing. Award winners of Senior Boys Wing. certificates. Examination in-charges the year. These were Nazish Girls’ Wing students pre- by the senior section students the school to great heights of proactively take part in co- venture of all the four wings of of KG Wing, Primary Section, Zahra, Shahnaz Nayyer, Sha- sented a live shadow depic- delighted the audience. excellence and expressed his curricular and extra-curricu- the school. Abdullah Naeem, Senior Girls’ and Boys’ wings hida Barkat, Uzma Bashir, tion of the theme “peace and The ambassador admired happiness over the success of lar activities besides excelling Abdullah Adil, Jawariya Re- were honoured for their untir- Irum Younas, Noor Hussain love”. The presentation of a the school administration students. He appreciated the in academics. hman and Aqsa Shahid were ing performance throughout and Anwar Shah. beautiful PISQ theme song and the faculty for propelling fact that the school students The ceremony was a joint the hosts of the ceremony. Rich tributes paid to Allama Iqbal Grooming tomorrow’s AKISTAN Women Forum In a question-answer ses- highlighted the role of women Qatar (PWFQ) in collabora- sion with Fahimuddin, who is in the history of Pakistan. leaders today Ption with Pakistan Associa- a noted writer and poet, Na- A well-known artist Shehla tion Qatar (PAQ) organised an sira spoke in detail about her Khalid presented a portrait of event in memory of great Urdu family and imprints of Allama Justice (retired) Nasira Iqbal and Persian poet and eminent Iqbal’s philosophy on her life. to her. philosopher Dr Allama Mo- She also recited Allama’s se- Children presented a tab- hammad Iqbal also known as lect poems and explained the loid on Iqbal’s poem Pahad Local singer Jamshaid Bajwa recites Allama Iqbal’s famous poem ‘Poet of the East’, at Sapphire immortal lessons contained Aur Gulehri prepared by PW- as Justice (retired) Nasira Iqbal, Defense Attaché Commodore Irfan Plaza Hotel recently. in them. She noted that wom- FQ’s General Secretory Ayes- Mohammad Taj and community members look on. Justice (retired) Nasira en are backbone of any society ha Wadood. Iqbal, daughter-in-law and and have a great role in mak- PWFQ presented a shield a prominent law expert was ing the nation prosperous. to Nasira Iqbal while Com- the chief guest at the event. Chairperson PWFQ Sha- modore Irfan Taj presented a Defense Attaché at the Paki- hida Atiq Khan said the pur- life time achievement award to stan Embassy Commodore Ir- pose of the event was to pay former judge Nasira Iqbal on fan Mohammad Taj presided tributes to Dr Allama Mo- behalf of PAQ. over the function attended by hammad Iqbal and pass on Nasira presented memen- a large number of community his concept of khudi to the toes to Commodore Irfan Taj, Participants of STC Youth Leadership Programme for the students members including women youngsters. She thanked Ch Mohammad Ajmal, Abdul at TNG School, Wakra campus. and children. PWFQ team members Ayes- Qahar, Areeba Tajammul and The proceedings started ha, Shabana, Rabia and PAQ other participants. PARK Toastmasters portance of YLP and said it with the customary recitation members for helping to or- A well-known local singer Club kicked off the aims to groom tomorrow’s of the verses from the Holy ganise such a great event. Jamshaid Bajwa recited Allama Sfirst session of Youth leaders. Programme Ad- Quran by Anfal Akram. PAQ PAQ Youth Wing President Iqbal’s famous poem Lab Pe Leadership Programme viser Anwar Ali Shah ap- Nasira Iqbal with officials of Pakistan Women Forum Qatar and Chairman Syed Fahimuddin Areeba Tajammul spoke on the Aati Hai Dua much to the ex- for the students between preciated the parents for guests. hosted the programme. life of Dr Allama Iqbal. Nemra citement of the audience. the ages of 8 and 17 years grabbing this opportunity at TNG School, Wakra for their children. Some of campus. the parents also spoke on YLP consists of eight the occasion. sessions that will enable As many as 16 partici- Sohni Dharti gets new young people under the pants joined on day one. age of 18 to develop their The registration is still executive committee communication and lead- open for a few more par- ership skills through prac- ticipants. Interested par- L Khor-based welfare an environment in which the tical experience. ents can contact Fahad forum Sohni Dharti an- Pakistani families, especially Chief Coordinator Mu- Ismail (GSM: 70100802) Anounced a new executive children, remain united and hammad Azimuddin in- or Abdul Naveed (GSM: committee for 2019-20 re- connected to Pakistani culture M. Saleem Shahid Bhatti Saleem Arif Azmat Ali Zahid Nadeem Umer Adeel troduced the programme 66018982). cently. and values during their stay Baloch (President) (Vice President) (General (Joint Secretary) (Sports where young people learn An executive commit- The new committee is the in Qatar. Therefore, different (Chairman) Secretary) Secretary) valuable skills includ- tee was elected on the oc- best combination of experi- types of activities have been ing evaluating their own casion. The members are enced and young volunteers planned like Islamic educa- speaking ability, prepar- Abdullah Tariq (presi- who are committed to move for- tional event, cultural shows, ing and giving speeches, dent), Maarej Ali (VP ward the mission to make Sohni sports tournaments, public- giving impromptu talks, Education), Hashir (VP Dharti more attractive, active speaking forum and leadership controlling their voice, Public Relations), Ibrahim and beneficial for Qatargas em- training sessions, which will and gestures and giving Qureshi (Secretary) and ployees’ families by engaging take place in 2019-20,” said constructive feedback Almas Arif (Sergeant-at- them in healthy activities,” said Baloch. In his inauguration Arms). the new Chairman M Saleem Sohni Dharti also feels the Mohsin Ali Umar Khayam Shabbir Siddiqui Shafqat Amjad Saleem Khawar Aman message, Spark Toastmas- President-elect Abdul- Baloch. responsibility to stay connect- (Cultural (Finance (Future Leader Naseem (Media Khan ters Club President Fahad lah proposed the vote of “One of the objectives of ed with other organisations in Secretary) Secretary) Programme (Future Leader Secretary) (Future Leader Ismail highlighted the im- thanks. Sohni Dharti forum is to create Qatar to play a positive role. Lead) Coordinator) Coordinator) 08 Wednesday, May 8, 2019

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Facebook Within Right To Ban ‘Hate Speech’, But It Needs To Tread Lightly Trump’s Trade Threats The social media platform must be vigilant about political bias in deciding which opinions are intolerable. Hurt US More Than China HE first thing to be said about Face- Facebook now plans to police obviously ab- book’s decision to ban Louis Farrakhan, surd and hurtful conspiracy theories, that may Alex Jones and a handful of other contro- also be appropriate. (It may, however, be a The full incidence of the US tariffs imposed to date – some $1.4 billion Tversial figures is that the company is en- departure for Facebook. Last July, it tweeted: tirely within its rights to decide who will ap- “We just don’t think banning Pages for sharing a month – falls on domestic consumers pear on its site. It is also under pressure from conspiracy theories or false news is the right governments around the world to silence us- way to go.”) In an exchange with Sen. Ted DAVID FICKLING ers (and bots) who encourage violence or lie Cruz (R-Texas) at a Senate hearing last year, TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE to the public. That’s why it’s outrageous that Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s chief executive, President Trump tweeted over the weekend said he considered Facebook a “platform for RADE wars are good, and easy to that he is “continuing to monitor the cen- all ideas,” a laudable aspiration that he didn’t win. So President Donald Trump sorship of AMERICAN CITIZENS on social think was incompatible with excluding “hate said last year as he embarked on media platforms. This is the United States speech, terrorist content, and nudity, anything his first round of tariffs on foreign of America _ and we have what’s known as that makes people feel unsafe.” This will re- Timports. FREEDOM OF SPEECH!” Even if this is just quiring some complicated balancing. In our It seems that things have proven so another Twitter tantrum that doesn’t lead view, Facebook should tread lightly, and not good and easy that he’s readying for an- to any official action, it’s dismaying that the err on the side of exclusion, or overreact to other bout. Trump is prepared to increase a president of the United States is such a con- organized efforts to silence individuals whose 10 percent levy on $200 billion of imports stitutional illiterate that he doesn’t realize views are controversial, even offensive, but not from China to 25 percent on Friday, he that the 1st Amendment protects free speech hateful, inciting or demonstrably untrue. As tweeted on Sunday – instantly popping any only against infringement by the govern- protests over speakers at some college cam- hopes that trade talks were on their final ment, not private entities. In fact, a company puses demonstrate, terms such as “racist” and approach toward an amicable resolution. like Facebook has every legal right to deter- “hate speech” can be interpreted with amaz- The president had a justification for mine who may participate on its platform ing elasticity, as can the notion of speech that casually slapping a $30 billion trade impost and what they may or may not say. makes people feel “unsafe.” In some eyes, for via tweet – the Chinese will pay anyway: Yet it’s possible to acknowledge Face- example, criticism of university affirmative- That’s actually not “Mexico will pay for the book’s right to decide who appears on its site _ action programs as violating the rights of re- wall”-level delusion. In theory, the argu- and its need to do a better job blocking certain jected white students would qualify as “racist” ment has pretty solid grounding: If the US types of truly awful content _ and still worry speech. Denunciation of the Catholic Church puts a 25 percent tax on widgets imported that the company might go overboard or act for its sex abuse scandals might be deemed re- from China, American consumers will inconsistently in deciding what speech and ligious “hate speech.” And so on. switch to buying cheaper, untaxed widgets which speakers are beyond the pale. It may, Facebook isn’t a public utility or an ex- from some other country. Chinese widget for instance, be susceptible to pressure to ex- tension of the government. It isn’t bound by factories will cut prices to retain market clude individuals who are neither inciting vio- the 1st Amendment. And contrary to some share and end up paying a good portion of lence nor spouting racial or religious hatred. Republicans’ assertions, it isn’t compelled to the tariff costs. In announcing the bans last week, a Fa- be a neutral platform in order to be shielded That neat theory breaks down once you cebook representative said: “We’ve always from liability for its users’ posts. But it has move away from simplified economic mod- banned individuals or organizations that become so prominent and pervasive a forum els into the real world. es of the two rarely purchased products. As economists led by Mary Amiti of the promote or engage in violence and hate, re- for communication _ not just in this country Take dining tables. Washington put a At some point, you’d expect this effect New York Fed wrote in a paper published gardless of ideology.” Some the exclusions an- but around the world _ that it should adhere 10 percent tariff on furniture, along with a to go away. If US furniture retailers were in March, the full incidence of the US tar- nounced last week might seem like easy calls to free-speech principles to the maximum host of other consumer products, last Sep- faced with a permanent tariff on Chinese iffs imposed to date – some $1.4 billion a under that standard. For example, Farrakhan, extent possible. tember. The US buys roughly half its im- dining tables, they might switch to alter- month – falls on domestic consumers. A the leader of the Nation of Islam, has made Finally, as Zuckerberg himself has ad- ported furniture from China. And US furni- native suppliers in (say) Mexico, Vietnam separate paper led by Pablo Fajgelbaum at anti-Semitic statements that any reasonable mitted, Facebook needs to be vigilant about ture retailers hold onto their inventory for or Malaysia. That ought to lead to Chi- the University of California, Los Angeles person would regard as hateful. (He has re- political bias in deciding which opinions are three to four months before making a sale. nese factories paying more of the levy, as last September came up with the same re- ferred to the “Satanic Jew” and last year said intolerable. In his Senate testimony, he ac- A sensible retailer would have been retailers pressured them to lower prices if sult. America’s terms of trade are at a high he wasn’t anti-Semitic but “anti-termite.”) knowledged that “Facebook (and) the tech worrying about the increased levy long they wanted to retain market share. level – but they’ve been gradually declining Similarly, it’s hard to defend Jones, author industry are located in Silicon Valley, which is before it was actually raised, but it’s The problem is that it’s not straight- ever since the second quarter of last year, of outrageous conspiracy theories such as the an extremely left-leaning place.” The law may likely their first move was simply to forward to move a $38 billion industry to just before the first major round of China one that the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting, in not require the company to apply its standards raise the price. a new country overnight. Dining table fac- tariffs was imposed. which 20 children and six adults died, was a in an evenhanded manner, but Facebook will For one thing, retailers generally want tories in Mexico, Vietnam and Malaysia are With Trump’s Twitter feed being such hoax. (Jones now says he spun the conspiracy do so anyway if it wants to be respected as a to lift prices to the extent competition unlikely to have the spare capacity to sub- an unpredictable stream of consciousness, theory as the result of a mental disorder.) If “platform for all ideas.” will allow. For another, US Trade Rep- stitute for China – total US furniture im- it’s possible this latest broadside will be for- resentative Robert Lighthizer carefully ports from the three countries are less than gotten and trade talks will be back on by the pruned the list of affected product lines half the China trade alone. It’s a similar pic- time “Fox & Friends” next airs. Perhaps it’s to exclude frequently purchased items ture across a range of other industries – in even a high-stakes negotiating tactic. But where higher prices would cause sticker most categories where China is a significant rash actions, and misunderstanding policy, shock, and political opposition, among presence, it accounts for more than a third have real-world effects. China is now con- US consumers. By the same token, furni- of US imports. sidering canceling a trip to Washington by ture retailers can be fairly confident that If the US furniture store gets in touch its top trade negotiator Liu He. customers haven’t bought a dining table with a factory in Ho Chi Minh City look- Harnessing US trade policy to the this decade, so won’t be too sensitive to ing to replace its Chinese dining table im- weather vane in the Oval Office isn’t a good price movements. ports, the Vietnamese managers have to way of protecting the US economy. That’s exactly what economists led by ask themselves whether it’s worth spend- Aaron Flaaen of the Federal Reserve found ing money on a new production line or (David Fickling is a Bloomberg in a paper last month. Not only did earlier hiring extra workers. Maybe it is – but if Opinion columnist covering com- Trump administration tariffs on washing President Trump turns round next month modities, as well as industrial and machines raise the price of those goods – and drops the tariffs again, they may find consumer companies. He has been a retailers also jacked up the price of tumble themselves with a load of spare capacity reporter for Bloomberg News, Dow (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE) driers that weren’t levied, perhaps to main- that’s unable to compete in the new levy- Jones, the Wall Street Journal, the tain a semblance of parity between the pric- free world. Financial Times and the Guardian.)

Will Meghan And Prince Harry Raise Their Baby To Be Black? The new royal may eventually live in a post-racial world. Still, he needs to know what it means to be a black person today

CARLA HALL in-law Kate Middleton, the wife of traordinarily privileged life. We royal cousins for the drill. Soon TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Prince William, did with all three can only hope that he will live, he will learn to wave at the press of her children’s births), but who eventually, in a post-racial world. or do something else incredibly O, Meghan Markle, the could blame her for nixing such Still, he needs to know about what adorable or cheeky. (See Princess American biracial wife of a ridiculous ritual just hours af- it means to be a black person Charlotte, then 3 years old, walk- Prince Harry, did it. She ter a grueling delivery? Instead, in the world today. Of course, it ing in to the christening of her managed to have their baby she dispatched her giddily happy means dozens of things. His life baby brother, Louis, staring down S (a boy) on her own terms. husband to meet the press outside will largely be his to make. There the assembled press outside and Which is to say, at an undisclosed Windsor Castle _ a stable with is no one “black experience” _ ex- announcing tartly, “You’re not location _ although we all know horses in the back _ to gush, ap- cept, perhaps, a cop stopping you coming.”) How public will his life the young British royal couple has propriately, about how incredible because you look like a suspect. I be? If the Sussexes plan to spend been holed up at their Windsor his son and wife are. highly doubt that’s going to hap- substantial time in Africa (as has home with the fairy tale name of But will the Duke and Duch- pen to the young Sussex. Speaking been rumored), that will give him Frogmore Cottage, we don’t know ess of Sussex, whose very marriage of post-racial, the Obamas tweet- a little bit of time away from the where she actually gave birth _ was a break from royal traditions, ed their congrats. British stage, but there’s no conti- and on an undisclosed timetable. break with the tradition of Brit- Wait _ do I need to catch nent he can go to where he will be We all found out about the birth ish royal family life and raise their anyone up here? You all know out of the spotlight. when Harry and Meghan an- boy their way? He’ll learn plenty that Harry and his older brother, But, first, there’s the matter nounced it on Instagram. (Buck- about his royal background, be- William, are the sons of Prince of his name. People are beside ingham Palace announced it too.) ing seventh in line to the throne. Charles and the late Diana, Prin- themselves trying to figure it out. Nor did Meghan submit to the What will he know about his cess of Wales, who died tragically No, they’re not going to name him postpartum photo call. There will American family? He’ll know he’s in the Paris car crash in 1997? OK, Runnymede (as an Anglophile col- be no pictures of her making a red royal when photographers inces- that’s what I thought. league of mine has proposed). Nor carpet departure from a hospital, santly snap his picture at events. Let’s face it, this baby’s deliv- are they going to name him some- looking preternaturally polished But I’m guessing that one of his ery, somewhere in the vicinity of thing as American chic as Joshua. in full makeup and hair while first questions to his parents will from looking at his light-skinned Ragland, who lives in Los Angeles. his family’s castle, may be the first I predict: Alexander. Harry wearing a dress and high heels and be: Am I black? The answer: Yes, mother, then he need only look at Baby Sussex, as he’s called and last moments of real private says they’ll announce it in a couple carrying a newborn (as her sister- you are. And if he didn’t guess it his maternal grandmother, Doria for the moment, will have an ex- life he has. He can check with his of days. Let’s see.

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Oppn leads as Thailand announces first election results Srisena urges citizens not to marginalise Muslims DPA sive, anti-junta Future Forward liament and 150 party-list government. But it is widely ex- BANGKOK Party. Pheu Thai is linked to for- members of parliament are yet pected that junta leader Prayut DPA attacks is less than 150 and we people directly involved in or- mer prime ministers Thaksin to be announced. Chan-o-cha will stay in power COLOMBO should not do anything that ganizing and carrying out the THAILAND’S biggest opposition and Yingluck Shinawatra, both The Election Commis- thanks to the Palang Pracharat drives more people to them,” attacks were now in custody party, the Pheu Thai Party, took of whom have lived in exile to sion’s unusually tardy an- Party and 250 senators hand- SRI Lankan President Sirisena told a special parlia- and 12 of them were hardcore the lead on Tuesday as officials evade charges they say are po- nouncements and numerous picked by the junta, who, along Maithripala Sirisena on Tues- mentary debate. terrorists. The president urged announced the first official results litically motivated. discrepancies in previously with the lower house, will get to day urged his countrymen not Sri Lanka’s parliament the majority Sinhala commu- since the March general polls. The results announced on published figures have drawn vote for the prime minister in to marginalize Muslims after opened a two-day debate nity not to marginalize Mus- Of the 349 constituency Tuesday, which included the a lot of criticism online, with a parliament. the Easter Sunday bombings to discuss the aftermath of lims in a manner that would winners announced, 136 were winners of all constituency hashtag translating as “election The March 24 election was that left 257 dead. the suicidal attacks in three push them towards extremist from Pheu Thai, 97 from the races but one, were relatively commission busted” trending Thailand’s first since the 2014 “Our intelligence reports churches, three luxury ho- groups, similar to the Sinha- pro-military Palang Pracharat unchanged from the prelimi- in Thailand on social media in military takeover. The junta say that the entire strength of tels and two other locations lese distancing themselves Party, 33 from the Democrat nary results. The remaining March and April. It remains un- had postponed the election date the group responsible for the on April 21. Sirisena said 54 from the minority Tamils. Party, and 30 from the progres- constituency member of par- clear which parties will form a at least five times. Protests in India after top Myanmar frees Reuters scribes judge cleared of sexual harassment allegations pardoned after global outcry REUTERS quickly dispersed the crowd NEW DELHI and most protesters were tak- en away in police vans soon Wa Lone & Kyaw Soe Oo were mobbed by mediapersons as they walked free after more than 16 months in jail DOZENS of protesters gath- after they gathered. ered outside India’s Supreme “We were not allowed AFP Court on Tuesday, a day after to protest even for five min- YANGON a panel of judges dismissed a utes!” lawyer Amritananda sexual harassment complaint Chakravorty said in a Twitter TWO Reuters journalists jailed against the chief justice, carry- message. A journalist, Gaurav for their reporting on the Ro- ing placards demanding a new Sarkar, added that he had hingya crisis in Myanmar and impartial investigation. been “chucked” into a police walked out of prison on Tues- A former court assistant van for covering the protest. day, freed in a presidential am- accused chief justice Ranjan Police at the site said it nesty after a vigorous global Gogoi of having made un- was illegal to hold demonstra- campaign–and backroom di- wanted sexual advances last tions at the Supreme Court. plomacy–for their release. year, the most high-profile In her complaint filed Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo case in a wave of sexual har- to the court last month the were mobbed by media as they assment accusations after a 35-year-old woman accused stepped out of Yangon’s noto- #metoo movement swept the Gogoi of harassing her when rious Insein prison after more country. she worked in an office at his than 16 months in detention. Gogoi has denied the home last year, saying she and Their December 2017 ar- charges and an internal pan- her family were victimised af- rests made them an inter- el of judges cleared him of ter she spurned his advances. national cause celebre and a wrongdoing, a court state- Last week, the woman, sign of Myanmar’s deterio- ment said on Monday. whose identity has been with- rating press freedoms under But protesters gathered held, withdrew from proceed- Nobel laureate and civilian on a street in the Indian ings of the three-member leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Wa capital said they were not panel of judges investigating Lone, 33, thanked people from satisfied with the decision. the case, saying she did not “around the world” for advocat- “Transparent and fair due expect justice from it. ing for their release and vowed process is a must,” read one Gogoi has called the al- he would return to work. of the placards, while another legations part of a wider con- “I can’t wait to go to my read, “Supreme injustice”. spiracy to taint India’s judici- newsroom,” he said. “I am a Security was strengthened ary, without elaborating. His journalist and I am going to outside the court, with doz- accuser said the findings of continue.” Reuters editor-in- ens of paramilitary police and the judges’ panel had not been chief Stephen Adler said: “We trucks carrying water cannons revealed to her, and she felt it are enormously pleased that Reuters journalist Wa Lone (third right) poses with his wife Pan Ei Mon (second right) and daughter along with his colleague Kyaw Soe Oo (left) deployed in the area. Police had done her injustice. Myanmar has released our carrying his daughter and his wife Chit Su Win after being freed from prison in a presidential amnesty, in Yangon, on Tuesday. (AFP) courageous reporters”. “Since their arrests 511 terest of (the) country,” Zaw press are essential to a strong some 740,000 of the stateless days ago, they have become Htay said. democracy,” he tweeted. The minority to flee over the bor- symbols of the importance Lord Ara Darzi, a British journalists waved and smiled der to Bangladesh. of press freedom around the advisor and confidant of Suu Since their arrests 511 days broadly as they walked out of The case prompted an world. We welcome their re- Kyi, said it was “fitting” the ago, they have become the jail. outcry around the world and turn.” They were freed in an pair were released a few days symbols of the importance of The two men were con- crushed what was left of Suu amnesty that included more after World Press Freedom press freedom around the victed on charges of violating Kyi’s legacy as a rights de- than 6,000 prisoners. Day. the official secrets act and sen- fender. A government spokes- “The lesson is simple: dia- world. We welcome their return tenced to seven years each. Reuters has said the two man told reporters that fam- logue works even in the most Stephen Adler At the time of their arrest, were imprisoned in retaliation ily members had sent letters difficult of circumstances,” he they had been reporting on a for their expose. to Suu Kyi and the president told media in Yangon. September 2017 massacre of The army jailed seven Demonstrators shout slogans during a protest after a panel of Win Myint. US Vice President Mike nalists’ jailing, said the release 10 Rohingya Muslims in con- soldiers for the massacre in judges dismissed a sexual harassment complaint against Chief “Leaders took into con- Pence, who had previously was “great news”. “Freedom flict-hit Rakhine state, where a rare response to allega- Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi, outside Supreme Court in sideration the long-term in- condemned the Reuters jour- of religion & freedom of the the Myanmar army forced tions of atrocities. New Delhi, on Tuesday. (REUTERS)

Taliban attack in PTI Govt inherited an economic challenge: Pakistan FM Canada vows to pay for return of north Afghanistan garbage shipped to the Philippines leaves seven TRIBUNE.COM.PK forex reserves are only enough Steel Mills, PIA, these were ISLAMABAD to last six weeks because of the all in debt, and that debt is DPA “The president is firm that we policemen dead actions of the previous leaders, haemorrhaging the govern- MANILA are not garbage collectors, thus FOREIGN Minister Shah Me- it rings alarm bells. ment.” The federal minister he ordered that the Philippines DPA hmood Qureshi on Tuesday If you’re told that trade further stated that the growth CANADA has vowed to pay for will no longer accept any waste KABUL stated the Pakistan Tehreek-e- deficit is the biggest ever in of sectors is becoming stag- the return of garbage shipped to from any country,” presidential Insaf (PTI) government inher- the history, then it does raise nant, stating the growth tra- the Philippines more than five spokesman Salvador Panelo A Taliban attack on a police ited an economic challenge, concerns,” the foreign min- jectory is downwards in the years ago after President Rod- said in a statement. checkpoint in Afghanistan’s forcing the country to ap- ister said and added that the agricultural sector. rigo Duterte issued an ultima- “The Canadian government northern province of Takhar proach the International Mon- FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi. PTI government tried to avoid “This points towards mac- tum, an official said on Tuesday. has committed to shoulder all early Tuesday morning has etary Fund for financial help. going to IMF by taking help of roeconomic instability in the Duterte has given Canada the expenses to ship out all the left at least seven policemen “Yes, we are going to the nomic instability in the coun- friendly countries. country,” he added. The FM until May 15 to take back the waste containers,” he added. dead, an official said. IMF, but the question remains try,” FM Qureshi said while “However, despite the also pointed at the previous waste sent to the Philippines More than 100 containers of The attack on the check- why we have to take the help of speaking in the Senate. support, the deficit remained government’s failure in award- in batches from 2013 to 2014, waste from Canada - consisting point took place around the IMF. Governments go to “Imagine, a government wide,” the foreign minister ing the National Finance Com- and warned of a diplomatic of household trash, plastic bot- 1:30 am (2100 GMT Mon- IMF when there’s macroeco- takes office and is told that the further added. “Railways, mission (NFC) Award. falling out if there was no im- tles and bags, newspapers, and day) in Khawja Bahawud- mediate action from Ottowa. used adult diapers. din district of the province, provincial governor spokes- man Mohammad Jawad Hejri told dpa. Indonesia thwarts plot Hejri said the Taliban Pakistani charity dishes out ostrich as Ramadan treat for poor also suffered heavy casual- to attack police over ties in the attack while the election period exact number of casualties REUTERS lims began their month-long was unclear. At least 18 ISLAMABAD Ramadan fast. JAKARTA: Indonesian anti-terror- Taliban fighters, including “Keeping in view of this ism police have shot dead one two important command- A Pakistani charity in the deprivation, (wealthy) peo- Islamist militant and detained six ers, have died in different teeming coastal metropolis ple supported us and like suspected of planning attacks on firefights over the past week of Karachi is serving up a the previous year, we offered officers with firearms or suicide in Takhar, he added. rare treat for the city’s Mus- those dishes which even a bombings under the cover of A Taliban attack on an lims ahead of their fast for middle class person cannot rallies tied to recent elections, a Afghan army base in west- the holy month of Ramadan afford, let alone the poor,” police spokesman said. The sus- ern Farah province on Sun- - ostrich meat. said Zafar Abbas, the gen- pects were detained after week- day evening left between Expensive and seldom eral secretary of the Jafaria end raids in Bekasi in West Java 20 to 25 Afghan national eaten in Pakistan, ostrich is Disaster Management Cell and one died after being shot army soldiers dead, provin- deemed exotic in the mainly Welfare Foundation. when he threw a bomb at police, cial council member Shah Muslim nation of 208 mil- Abbas said the plan is to national police spokesman Dedi Mahmood Naemi said. lion people. offer deer and other expen- Prasetyo said. “They were plan- Naemi said at least two Volunteers stewed the sive cuisine in coming days Food dishes prepared with ostrich meat and chickpea are ready to serve, on the first day of the fasting ning to take police firearms & use others were taken hostage red meat in cauldrons and during the holy month of month of Ramadan, in Karachi, Pakistan, on Tuesday. (REUTERS) them to commit terror, whether in the attack that took place served it in a chickpea curry Ramadan, when practising by becoming suicide bombers in Gulistan district on an to more than 500 residents Muslims abstain from eat- The move is likely to trich meat. “It felt very nice. Hussain. “It was so whole- or performing other attacks that army battalion base. before dawn broke on Tues- ing, drinking and smoking be welcomed by those who I had never eaten (ostrich),” some that I feel no need to could be fatal for protesters,” day, when Pakistani Mus- during daylight hours. stuffed themselves with os- said van driver Mohammad eat for the next two days.” Prasetyo said. (REUTERS) 10 Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Gulf / Middle East / World

Three suspects in UN experts’ killing escape jail in Congo Wildfire kills 54 people in northern South Sudan village GOMA: Three suspects in the killing of two U.N. investigators in Democratic Republic of Congo JUBA: At least 54 people were killed when a wildfire raged through a village in northern South Su- NEWS escaped from prison overnight, a defence lawyer in the case said on Tuesday. Evariste Ilunga, dan. At least 18 others were injured when the fire broke out in the village of Korok in Lol State on Kanowa Tshiaba and Mbayi Amoxi Tshikangu are on trial accused of participating in the killing of Sunday night, the state’s deputy governor, Mawein Akook, told dpa on Tuesday via telephone. Most IN BRIEF American Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan, a Swede, in March 2017. The UN investigators were residents had been asleep when the fire burned down most huts in the village, and most victims probing alleged atrocities in fighting in the central Kasai region between the government and a local were women, children and elderly people, according to Akook. At least 14 people sustained first- militia. Ilunga has admitted at trial to having participated in the killings. It was not immediately clear degree burns, the deputy governor added. Farms and livestock were also destroyed in fire, while whether Tshiaba and Tshikangu have confirmed or denied involvement.(REUTERS) dozens of residents fled the area to neighbouring villages. (DPA) Palestinians turn to EU to counter Kushner plan Erdogan says Istanbul

AFP ian ambassador Riyad Mansour his meetings with EU officials. is to be agreed by the parties. vote re-run is ‘best step’ UNITED STATES told reporters that he urged Eu- “They have to act.” “We would Mansour said the Palestin- AFP members in parliament. ropean officials during recent be extremely happy to show ians also wanted Russia to step ANKARA Erdogan’s comments come THE Palestinians are asking the meetings in Brussels to seize that there is more than one up its Middle East diplomacy a day after the top election European Union to pick up the the initiative and not allow the player in the field, trying to de- and suggested that the United TURKISH President Recep body cancelled the March 31 mantle in defense of the two- United States to be the preemi- termine how we move forward.” Nations could convene the Mid- Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday vote that handed opposition state solution if the upcoming nent player in the Middle East The Palestinians have also dle East peace quartet. welcomed a controversial or- candidate Ekrem Imamoglu US peace plan ditches Palestin- peace process. urged European countries - in The US peace plan is ex- der to re-run the recent Istan- a narrow lead over Erdogan’s ian statehood, their UN envoy The Palestinians urged the particular France, Italy, Spain, pected to feature proposals for bul election after complaints ruling Justice and Develop- said Tuesday. EU to call for an international Portugal, Ireland, Belgium and regional economic develop- of corruption as the “best step” ment Party (AKP). President Donald Trump’s conference that would reaffirm Luxembourg -- to recognize ment that would include Egypt, for the country. The AKP has refused to administration is expected to the global consensus of a two- Palestine as a state. Jordan and Lebanon but the “We see this decision as the accept defeat, citing “irregu- unveil the long-awaited plan state solution to the Israeli-Pal- UN resolutions have advo- Palestinians have been ada- best step that will strengthen larities and corruption” in possibly as early as next month, estinian conflict and reject the cated a two-state solution pro- mant that it will fail. our will to solve problems the vote. Erdogan on Tues- but the Palestinians have al- US approach. viding for an independent Pal- Trump’s son-in-law within the framework of de- day talked of “organised ready rejected it as heavily bi- “We are engaging them,” estinian state alongside Israel, Jared Kushner is the chief mocracy and law,” Erdogan crime” and “serious corrup- ased in favor of Israel. Palestin- Mansour told reporters about and stressed that this outcome Jared Kushner. architect of the proposals. told a meeting of his party tion” during the vote.

Trump pardons American army officer convicted Escalation in Syria’s Idlib of killing Iraqi detainee AFP WASHINGTON rattles months-old truce PRESIDENT Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to a 53 fighters have also former US Army officer con- been killed since victed of the 2009 murder of an Iraqi detainee. Michael Monday, in one of the Behenna, 35, a former lieu- tenant in the 101st Airborne deadliest flare-ups Division from Oklahoma, was released from prison in 2014 AFP after serving five years in jail. KAFR NABL Behenna was convicted US President Donald Trump. in 2009 of unpremeditated AIR strikes and shelling killed murder for the death of Ali Hina Shamsi, director of the 13 civilians in northwestern Mansur, an Iraqi who was National Security Project at Syria on Tuesday, a monitor suspected of belonging to Al- the American Civil Liberties said, in the latest escalation to Qaeda. Mansur was picked Union, condemned the presi- rattle a months-old truce and up by US troops following a dential pardon for Behenna. spark displacement. bomb explosion that killed “This pardon is a presi- At least 53 fighters have two members of Behenna’s dential endorsement of a also been killed since Monday, unit but was released. murder that violated the mil- in one of the deadliest flare- Behenna later conduct- itary’s own code of justice,” ups since a demilitarised zone ed his own interrogation of Shamsi said in a statement. around the Idlib region was Mansur and claimed at his “The military appeals agreed in September last year, trial that he killed him in court found Behenna diso- the Britain-based Syrian Obser- self-defense. In granting the beyed orders, became the ag- vatory for Human Rights said. pardon, the White House gressor against his prisoner, Several deadly skirmishes said Behenna’s case had “at- and had no justification for have occurred since the deal tracted broad support from killing a naked, unarmed was reached between regime the military, Oklahoma elect- Iraqi man in the desert, away ally Russia and rebel backer Men walk among the rubble of a building that was destroyed during air strikes by the Syrian regime and their allies near the town of Saraqeb in ed officials, and the public.” from an actual battlefield. Turkey, but the last few weeks Syria’s rebel-held northwestern province of Idlib, on Tuesday. (AFP) have seen an uptick in violence inside the planned buffer zone. towards quieter areas deeper Battles between militants istan Islamic Party, a Uighur- on Monday. State news agen- The region of some three inside Idlib province. “This is and pro-government forces dominated militant group. cy SANA said Syrian troops million people is under the the third time we have been raged overnight around a hill- Fighting subsided early launched rocket attacks on Iran plans ‘gradual’ departure control of a former Al-Qaeda displaced but this time is the top in the northern countryside Tuesday after pro-government armed groups in northwestern affiliate, in one of the last parts scariest,” said Abu Ahmad, of Hama province, following an forces thwarted several counter- Hama province on Tuesday, from nuclear deal: State media of Syria which President Bashar a 40-year-old from southern advance by Assad’s forces. attacks and consolidated new killing several fighters, but it al-Assad has yet to take back. Idlib who was fleeing Tuesday Twenty-four pro-govern- positions, Observatory chief did not provide any toll. DPA ties, in order to prevent the The September deal aimed with his family towards areas ment fighters were killed in Rami Abdul Rahman told AFP. French President Emma- TEHRAN country from building nu- to avoid an all-out government near the border with Turkey. fierce fighting, the Observatory But the air and artillery nuel Macron expressed his “ex- clear weapons. Rowhani’s offensive on the enclave. “Overflights by warplanes said, along with 29 jihadists. bombardment continued for treme concern” over the height- IRAN wants to “gradually re- letter to the leaders of the But a surge in attacks since and shelling have been relent- The latter were mem- an eighth straight day, killing ened violence. duce its obligations” under its remaining countries will April 20 has raised new fears less,” said the father of three, bers of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham the 13 civilians, the war moni- “The humanitarian situa- nuclear deal with major pow- stress that the Islamic Re- a government offensive is im- his blue pick-up truck stacked (HTS), a group dominated by tor said. tion in Syria is critical and no ers, state news agency IRNA public has shown a lot of minent, prompting thousands with mattresses, bed sheets and fighters from a former Al-Qae- At least nine civilians were military option is acceptable,” reported on Tuesday. Presi- patience, but that the other of civilians to flee their homes household appliances. da affiliate, and of the Turk- killed in shelling and air strikes he said on Twitter Tuesday. dent Hassan Rowhani will side has not upheld its side inform his counterparts from of the pact, IRNA reported. China, Germany, France, Brit- Western sanctions against ain and Russia on Wednesday Iran were lifted in return for More than 150,000 displaced in northwest Syria in one week: UN about the planned procedure, the nuclear curbs, but the US Beirut: An escalation in attacks on northwest Syria has displaced more than 150,000 people in the past week, the UN said on Tuesday, as the regime and Russia stepped up according to the report. has gradually revived sanc- bombardment. “We are alarmed by ongoing reports of aerial attacks on population centres and civilian infrastructure, resulting in hundreds of civilians dead and injured,” said Wednesday marks one tions over the past year, in- David Swanson of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, or OCHA. year after US President Don- cluding an embargo against “More than 152,000 women, children and men have been displaced in Aleppo and Idlib governorates over the past week alone,” he said. The northwestern part of Syria ald Trump announced that Iranian oil exports. The In- controlled by militants is made up a large part of Idlib province, as well as adjacent parts of the Aleppo and Hama provinces. his country would pull out ternational Atomic Energy The Idlib region has been protected from a massive regime offensive by a September deal inked by Damascus ally Russia and rebel backer Turkey. But the region of some of the agreement. The nu- Agency (IAEA) in Vienna has three million people has come under increasing bombardment since the militant Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, a former Al-Qaeda affiliate, took full control of it in January. clear deal that was reached been reporting that Tehran The UN humanitarian agency on Tuesday expressed alarm at health facilities being hit in the bombardment. “Between 29 April and 6 May, at least 12 health facilities in Vienna in 2015 has greatly has kept its nuclear activities were hit by airstrikes in northern Hama and Idlib governorates, damaging health infrastructure that provided essential health services to over 100,000 people,” OCHA said in reduced Iran’s nuclear activi- within the agreed limits. a statement. All 12 were out of service, Swanson said, while three health workers had been killed in the bombardment. “Ongoing reports of attacks on health facilities in the region reflect a worrying trend, depriving thousands women, children and men of life-saving medical assistance,” he said.(AFP) Amid tensions, Libya’s Serraj Sudan protesters’ sit-in inspires cultural outpouring to meet Frances’ Macron today REUTERS of the Defence Ministry where on forming a joint civilian-mili- AFP by the presidential source on KHARTOUM thousands have been protest- tary body to oversee the country PARIS Tuesday. “France supports ing since April 6 has been until elections. Prime Minister Sarraj and was SUDANESE artist Rashid transformed into a cultural hub But the parties are dead- FRENCH President Emmanuel opposed to Haftar’s military Drar used to work from home. ringed with makeshift tents. locked over who would control Macron on Wednesday meets offensive against Tripoli,” the Now the 44-year-old’s canvas Alongside fiery political the transition. Alaa Khojaly Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al- source said, while reiterating is any empty piece of wall he speeches, crowds that have and her friends are holding Sarraj, who has accused Paris of that France had maintained can find by a month-long sit- flocked to the area from across art, reading, writing and music supporting his rival and tacitly contacts with actors on both in outside the Defence Minis- Sudan enjoy music recitals, classes in a tent school they set backing his assault on Tripoli, a sides of the conflict. try in Khartoum. dance shows, photography ex- up for street children. presidential source said. On April 4, Haftar Drar says it is his way of hibitions, chess tournaments “Democracy does not mean Relations between the launched a drive towards “being part of the revolution”, a and book readings. only freedom. If it comes, we be- two leaders have soured since Tripoli where Sarraj’s UN-rec- protest movement that brought Most strikingly, the space (File photo) A graffiti is seen on a wall near the defence ministry com- lieve we will have a higher grade strongman Khalifa Haftar ognised government is based, down former President Omar has become an open-air exhibi- pound in Khartoum, Sudan. of education, better healthcare,” launched a campaign last triggering fighting that has al-Bashir on April 11 and is now tion of hundreds of wall paint- says Khojaly. month against Sarraj and his claimed nearly 400 lives. pushing for the military council ings. Amna Almahi, an out-of- work as an expression of the equality and democracy. The “These children are not re- internationally recognised Gov- Macron intends to ask Sar- that replaced him to hand pow- work journalist, has used much wounds from three decades of political content of these wall ceiving education and health- ernment of National Accord. raj about the humanitarian er to civilians. of her time since the start of the autocratic rule under Bashir. paintings is exactly an expres- care. So instead of letting them Sarraj claimed France had situation and see if he has pro- “I draw for the Sudanese protests to make murals. “The people of Sudan have suf- sion of these demands.” Pro- run loose among the protesters switched sides to support a “dic- posals to end the conflict, which people. Art is something good, She believes the struggle fered greatly under political testers and activists have been every day, we are trying to pro- tator”, in comments deemed appears to have reached a stale- just as the revolution is,” he for democracy in Sudan will oppression,” she says. negotiating with Sudan’s Tran- vide enjoyable and educational “unacceptable and unfounded” mate in recent days. says. The wide street in front be a long one. She sees the art- “Now they want freedom, sitional Military Council (TMC) activities for them in our tent.” Europe / Americas Wednesday, May 8, 2019 11

Top Republican McConnell: ‘Case WH defies Congress on McGahn subpoena as Trump battles Democrats closed’ on Trump-Russia probe REUTERS tives Judiciary Committee, ac- Mulvaney, a former House was not asserting executive WASHINGTON cording to the current White Republican, directed Mc- privilege over the documents AFP go Democrats’ way to cooper- House counsel, Pat Cipollone. Gahn not to produce the re- and pointed to Cipollone’s WASHINGTON ating on legislation now that THE White House on Tuesday It was the latest episode cords, the letter said. readiness to respond to fur- the two-year investigation instructed Don McGahn, its in an escalating fight be- “The White House records ther congressional inquiries MITCH McConnell, the top has run its course. former counsel, to refuse to tween the Republican presi- remain legally protected from about the records. “Conversa- Republican in the US Con- Democrats “told every- comply with a congressional dent and Democrats, who disclosure under longstanding tions... would not occur if, in gress, said Tuesday it was one there had been a con- subpoena for documents re- control the House and are constitutional principles, be- fact, the White House had as- “case closed” regarding the spiracy between Russia and lated to Special Counsel Rob- seeking documents and tes- cause they implicate significant serted privilege here,” the aide special counsel’s report on the Trump campaign, yet on ert Mueller’s Russia inquiry, timony relating to various executive branch confidentiali- said. Russian interference and this special question, the spe- intensifying a fight between investigations, ahead of the ty interests and executive privi- Nadler had asked Mc- urged Democrats to drop cial counsel’s finding is case President Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential election lege,” Cipollone wrote. Gahn to produce the docu- their investigations of Presi- closed,” McConnell said in a administration and Demo- in which Trump is seeking a Executive privilege is a ments by Tuesday morning. dent Donald Trump. floor speech. cratic lawmakers. second four-year term. US President Donald Trump. right claimed by presidents to The committee also subpoe- The Senate majority lead- “They are grieving that McGahn, who left his post Cipollone said in a let- withhold information about naed McGahn to testify at a er laid out his argument for the national crisis they spent as White House counsel last ter to Judiciary Committee derstanding that the records internal executive branch deposition. Neither commit- turning from “unhinged par- two years wishing for did not year, was directed not to pro- Chairman Jerrold Nadler remain subject to the con- deliberations from other tee officials nor McGahn’s tisanship” and paralysis after materialize,” he said of con- duce White House records that McGahn was given the trol of the White House for branches of government. lawyer were immediately a 2016 election that did not gressional Democrats. sought in the subpoena issued documents during the inves- all purposes.” Acting White A Republican congression- available to comment on by the House of Representa- tigation “with the clear un- House Chief of Staff Mick al aide said the White House whether he would do so. 4 people held UN seeks release hostage at shop Conservatives and Labour in French city of thousands of of Toulouse migrants in Yemen DPA resume Brexit discussions PARIS REUTERS tion on the incident on Tues- AN armed man is hold- GENEVA day. “IOM remains extremely ing four people hostage concerned for the people be- near the south-western amid low expectations THE International Organi- ing held in inhumane condi- French city of Toulouse, zation for Migration (IOM) tions in Aden and Abyan,” police sources told dpa called on Tuesday for the re- Millman said. on Tuesday. An earlier lease of more than 3,000 mi- media report had said grants, mainly Ethiopians, five people were being who it said remain held in held. Police confirmed inhumane conditions in two that the hostage situation detention centres in south- was happening in a shop ern Yemen. that sells newspapers and The detentions began two Critical situation cigarettes in the Toulouse weeks ago in the city of Aden suburb of Blagnac. and the neighbouring prov- The UN migration agency had An elite unit of French ince of Lahj, which are under police was on site, sources the control of the internation- received reports that in recent said, and the surrounding ally-recognised government days more than 1,400 people area had been blocked off. backed by Saudi Arabia and detained at a military camp in Media reports that the the United Arab Emirates. Lahj were released. At least hostage-taker had opened The coalition is fighting 14 migrants have died of an fire at security forces have Iran-aligned Houthi rebels outbreak of acute watery not been confirmed. who control Sanaa, the capi- diarrhoea in Lahj, where IOM The armed man called tal, and other major urban is treating some 70 former police himself and demand- centres after more than four inmates, Joel Millman said. ed to speak with a mediator years of war. of the RAID national elite “Some 3,000 migrants forces, French broadcaster continue to be held in two BFMTV reported. temporary detention sites in The IOM was talking to the The hostage situation is Yemen’s Aden and Abyan gov- authorities to try to get them thought to have developed ernorates,” IOM spokesman released, he added. after a robbery went awry, Joel Millman told a news brief- The UN migration agen- local newspaper La Dep- ing in Geneva. cy had received reports that eche du Midi reported. They include about 2,500 in recent days more than held in a football stadium in 1,400 people detained at a Aden, where aid workers are military camp in Lahj were fighting disease outbreaks, released, he said. he said. At least 14 migrants have ‘Lord of the Rings’ IOM said last week that died of an outbreak of acute on April 30, guards fired on watery diarrhoea in Lahj, actor up in arms over migrants detained at Aden where IOM is treating some Spanish far-right ad sports stadium, two of whom 70 former inmates, he said. Opposition Labour Party’s shadow environment secretary Sue Hayman (second-right), shadow chancellor John McDonnell (right), party’s Brexit suffered gunshot wounds, IOM is planning to evacuate MADRID: Actor Viggo Mortens- spokesman Keir Starmer (left), and shadow secretary of state for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy Rebecca Long-Bailey arrive for Brexit leaving a teenage boy likely 237 Ethiopians to Addis Ababa en has rebuked Spain’s far-right talks at the Cabinet Office in London, on Tuesday.(AFP) paralyzed for life. under its voluntary repatria- party Vox for featuring in a po- It had no further informa- tion programme, he said. litical tweet the sword-wielding the Conservatives lost hundreds hero Aragorn whom he plays in UK Govt has spent more than four weeks No breakthrough of council seats, underlined the “The Lord of the Rings”. need to get on with Brexit. On the day of Spain’s in talks with Labour- negotiations that So far, there has been no “The prime minister said recent election, Vox posted have done little to soften positions agreement and few held that while an agreement with Trump invites Hungary’s an image of Aragorn, with the out any hope of a break- the opposition had not been Spanish flag and party emblem REUTERS take part in European elections through. The government reached, the public had sent a on his back, charging against LONDON this month, a poll which could on Tuesday also conceded clear message in the local elec- Orban to White House an enemy army under banners deliver more bruising results Britain would take part in tions that they want both of the of left-wing, feminist, LGBT, BRITAIN’S Conservative gov- to both major parties. Almost European elections this main parties to get on with de- AFP cluding trade, energy, and cyber liberal media and Spanish ernment and the opposition La- three years since Britain voted month, a poll which could livering Brexit,” her spokesman WASHINGTON security.” As leaders of NATO separatist groups. bour Party resumed Brexit talks to leave the EU, there is little deliver more bruising re- said she told ministers. countries, the statement said, “Let the battle begin!” #For on Tuesday to try to find a way clarity about how, when or However, many pro-EU US President Donald Trump Trump and Orban will “explore Spain”, it said. to break the deadlock in parlia- even if Brexit will happen. sults to both major parties. lawmakers used the results of is to host Hungary’s firebrand opportunities to meet the many “You’d have to be pretty ment over the country’s depar- David Lidington, May’s de local elections to argue that the anti-immigration Prime Minis- national security responsibilities ignorant to think that using the ture from the European Union. facto deputy, said despite tak- tide is turning against Brexit ter Viktor Orban at the White of their two countries.” Orban’s character... to promote the cam- After Prime Minister There- ing part in the elections to the gins in the second half of July. after the Liberal Democrats, House next week, officials said anti-immigration campaigns in paign of a xenophobic, ultra- sa May’s deal was rejected three European Parliament on May May deeply regretted the who support opposed Brexit on Tuesday. “President Donald Europe echo many of the themes right party like Vox would be a times and she was forced to de- 23, there was still time to avoid move, her spokesman said, and want a second referendum, J. Trump will welcome Prime of Trump’s own drive to build a good idea,” Mortensen wrote in lay Brexit, the government has those elected taking their seats. describing the prime minis- gained many council seats. Minister Viktor Orban of Hun- wall on the US-Mexico border a letter to Spanish newspaper spent more than four weeks in “Ideally we would like to ter as determined to find a Taking part in the Euro- gary to the White House on May and his attempts to thwart mi- El Pais published on Tuesday. talks with Labour - negotiations be in a situation where those way to get a deal to leave the pean elections is a further blow 13, 2019,” the administration grants seeking US asylum. “I would laugh at their inept- that have done little to soften MEPs from the UK never actu- EU over the line. to May who, after securing a said in a statement. With elections to the Euro- itude but Vox has won 24 seats positions in either party. ally take their seats in the Eu- The Labour talks are an at- divorce deal with the EU in “Recognizing the longstand- pean Parliament to be held later in Congress; it’s no joke,” the So far, there has been no ropean Parliament, certainly tempt by May to find a new November, has been unable to ing ties between the United this month, Orban’s hardline 60-year-old Danish-American agreement and few held out to get this done and dusted by path to what she calls “a stable implement the agreement and States and Hungary, the presi- -- some say xenophobic–stance actor, a fluent Spanish speaker any hope of a breakthrough. the summer recess,” he said, majority” for a deal. faces growing calls to bring dent and the prime minister will against refugees and “Brussels with a home in Madrid, wrote The government on Tuesday referring to parliament’s sum- Earlier, May told her cabinet forward her decision to stand discuss ways to deepen coop- bureaucrats” has alienated even from Los Angeles. (REUTERS) also conceded Britain would mer break which usually be- last week’s local elections, when down as prime minister. eration on a range of issues, in- former conservative allies. Britons celebrate birth of Britain’s first mixed-race royal baby

AFP its endless fight over Brexit, a Wednesday. It is not known –“It’s a BOY!”–to their 6.5 mil- that Meghan had opted for a WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM chance to celebrate royal tradi- whether the child will be given lion followers on Instagram. home delivery. tions–this time with a young a royal title but it is highly like- Perhaps most notably, Meghan But not The Daily Mail, DELIGHTED Britons bet on American twist. ly. Meghan Markle, a 37-year- decided to ignore past practice which breathlessly reported baby names and dusted off “I want to see how he’ll old former TV star who stud- by keeping the birth private that “overdue Meghan’s home their Union Jack costumes af- look. As Meghan is mixed ied in the suburbs of Chicago and well away from the prying birth dream was dashed as ter Prince Harry and Meghan race, I’m curious”, said Zahra and has an African American media’s eyes. she was secretly whisked to a welcomed the royal family’s Kibue, 34, who lived in Kenya mother, has created a fresh “Congratulations. Another London hospital on Sunday by first known mixed-race child. before moving to England a buzz around the century-old great grandchild!” Britain’s Harry and his Scotland Yard Ending days of suspense, few years ago. House of Windsor. Press Association quoted a security team”. a visibly relived Harry, 34, an- “It’s very important,” said The American duchess guest as telling the queen as The Sun, a competing nounced Monday the arrival of Kibue. “The monarchy is say- made waves by closing her she posed for a group photo at tabloid, said Meghan ended the couple’s firstborn -- a son ing, the door is open, anybody own car door–a task usually Windsor Castle. up being secretly rushed to a who will be seventh in the long could be of royal kinship.” The performed by aides. “I know,” the 93-year- £15,000-a-night ($20,000, line to the British throne. royal couple are due to show The couple announced the (File photo) Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan wave as they old monarch said. It was her 17,500-euro) London hos- It was a rare piece of good off their son to the world’s me- birth of the seven-pound, three- ride a horse-drawn carriage after their wedding ceremony at eighth, as she herself pointed pital before giving birth “at news for a nation exhausted by dia and announce his name on ounce (3.26-kilogramme) baby St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle out. Most UK media assumed exactly sunrise”. Oil falls near 2% as US-China trade war WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019 intensifiesPAGE 14

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QP issues tender for LNG storage, loading facilities for North Field project

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ing, procurement and con- Saad Sherida al Kaabi said, nate in the award of this EPC production expansion, with a DOHA struction of three LNG storage “Issuing this tender package contract by February 2020. potential to exceed 100 new tanks; compressors to recover reflects Qatar Petroleum’s “This tender package is LNG carriers over the next QATAR Petroleum issued an tank boil off gas during stor- unique contracting strategy part of a strong drive to put decade.” Invitation to Tender Package age and jetty boil off gas dur- approach for the North Field the various NEF project com- Qatargas is entrusted with for Engineering, Procure- ing LNG vessel loading; LNG Expansion Project. Under ponents in place, including executing this mega-project ment and Construction (EPC) rundown lines from the LNG this strategy, we have identi- four mega LNG trains that on behalf of Qatar Petroleum. to expand its common lean trains to the LNG storage area; fied the need for multiple EPC would expand the State of As the World’s Premier LNG liquefied natural gas (LNG) two additional LNG berths packages that can match the Qatar’s LNG production from Company, Qatargas has an storage, and the loading and with an option for a third LNG execution expertise in the EPC 77 million tons per annum established history in deliver- export facilities for its North berth; and loading and return contracting community for to 110 million tons by 2024. ing such major projects and Field Expansion (NFE) Pro- lines from the LNG berths to specific scopes of work while This also includes the recently in operating various onshore ject. the tanks. providing the opportunity for announcedmajor LNG ship- and offshore facilities in the The tender package, which Minister of State for En- multiple EPC contractors to building campaign expected to North Field with a high degree Issuing this tender package reflects Qatar Petroleum’s unique was issued to world class con- ergy Affairs and President and participate. The issuance of initially deliver 60 LNG carri- of reliability and operational contracting strategy approach for the North Field Expansion Project. tractors, calls for the engineer- CEO of Qatar Petroleum HE this tender package will culmi- ers in support of the planned excellence.

Mahaseel to market Qatar’s economy picks up pace in local agricultural Q1, GDP to grow at 2.6% in 2019 produces from June TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA The economic HASSAD Food’s marketing acceleration in Q1 arm Mahaseel will start pro- curing and marketing local follows the weakest agricultural produces in the expansion in nearly Qatari market from June 5, the company said in a statement on a decade in Q4 2018: Tuesday. Hassad Food said the Maha- Mahaseel’s General Manager FocusEconomics seel for Marketing and Agri Ser- Mohamed al Ghaithani vices project will have its head- RAHUL PREETH quarters near the central market order to focus on enhancing the DOHA in A’Sailiyah in a plot allocated quality and quantity of local pro- by the government. duce,” he said. QATAR’S economy is likely To start the first phase, the “We have put in place a well- to have grown faster in the Hassad has designated an as- established operations module first quarter of this year than sembly point at the current cen- to ensure that the products are the previous one, said a new tral market in Abu Hamour un- delivered to the assembly point, report that predicts the coun- til Mahaseel’s permanent facility sorted, packaged and marketed try’s GDP to grow at 2.6 per- is ready. in the local market in an efficient cent this year and 2.8 percent “June 5 is the commence- and smooth process to ensure in 2020. ment date for receiving and that the product is delivered to “Economic growth should marketing the agricultural prod- the consumer in the best form.” accelerate this year, but- ucts in the local market,” said Mahaseel is currently work- tressed by higher hydrocarbon Mahaseel’s General Manager ing with local farmers, who production, higher oil prices Mohamed al Ghaithani. signed up to identify the types, and infrastructure projects re- “Mahaseel aims to contrib- grades and quantities of vegeta- lated to the 2022 World Cup,” ute to achieving self- sufficiency ble products that will be mar- the report said. in vegetables sector and ease keted based on their contracts in However, it added, geo- the burden on local farmers in the first phase. political tensions with neigh- bours and volatile energy pric- es threaten the outlook. The economic acceleration in the first quarter follows the No anticipated shipping date weakest expansion in nearly a decade in Q4 2018, FocusEco- Qatar’s Q1 growth seems significant when compared with that of Saudi Arabia and the UAE. yet for Galaxy Fold: Samsung nomics said in its economic forecast report for the MENA rels per day for the first time in bust dynamics in the mining price pressures, should have REUTERS foldable phone after review- region for May. nearly one year. The purchasing manager’s and quarrying sector. supported household spend- SEOUL ers discovered problems with Qatar’s Q1 growth seems UAE, it said, likely posted index for the non-energy Despite remaining at rela- ing, it said. its display, dealing a setback significant when compared a somewhat subdued perfor- private sector averaged tively low levels, the report Consumer prices fell 1.2 SAMSUNG Electronics said to Samsung and its efforts to with that of Saudi Arabia and mance in the first quarter of higher in the first quarter said Qatar’s real estate in- percent year-on-year in March on Tuesday it cannot confirm showcase its innovation. the UAE, the report shows. the year. dex grew throughout the first (February 1.4 percent). Low the shipping date for its fold- “If we do not hear from Economic growth likely The purchasing manager’s than in the previous quarter quarter, suggesting the real food prices and a flailing hous- able device Galaxy Fold yet you and we have not shipped decelerated sharply in Q1 2019 index (PMI) for the non-en- estate market is slowly stabi- ing market have muted price and apologized to its pre-order by May 31st, your order will as Saudi Arabia continued ergy private sector averaged “Moreover, industrial pro- lising. pressures in recent months. customers in the United States be canceled automatically,” to over-deliver on its oil pro- higher in the first quarter than duction performed well above In addition, private sector Going forward, the report for the delay. the South Korean tech giant’s ductions cuts, it said, adding in the previous quarter, with Q4’s average in year-on-year credit growth grew steadily said, price pressures will likely The world’s top smart- U.S. subsidiary told Galaxy that in March, the Kingdom new business orders driving terms in the first two months in year-on-year terms in Q1, pick up on stronger economic phone maker delayed global Fold pre-order customers in pumped below 10 million bar- the expansion, it said. of the year on the back of ro- which, coupled with subdued activity. sales of the splashy $1,980 an email late on Monday.

As IPO looms, Uber clings to hard-knuckled tactics in pursuit of growth

REUTERS lic stock offering since 2014, block what it see as unrea- regulators across the globe, ously attractive for sustain- SAN FRANCISCO/ CAPE TOWN Uber Technologies Inc is still sonable restrictions on its as well as drivers and former able, long-term investment,” testing the rule of law. business. And it has success- employees, continue to drive Mark Hargraves, Head of UBER co-founder and former With growth slowing, the fully lobbied state legisla- the company. Framlington Global Equities CEO Travis Kalanick used to company continues to spar tures to pass laws preempting “It’s in the DNA,” a for- at AXA Investment Manag- tell investors he liked to keep with local officials around the local ride-hailing regulations, mer Uber manager said. “Old ers, said in a recent note to his company teetering be- world looking to limit Uber much to the frustration of of- habits die hard.” Whether its clients. tween order and chaos. cars on their streets. ficials in some cities where it playbook delivers the growth An Uber spokesman de- By the time he left, it was In Cape Town, South Af- operates. and profitability public mar- clined to comment. In its chaos. The company was bat- rica, for example, Uber domi- Uber insiders say CEO ket investors will be seeking IPO filing, the company said tered by a slew of scandals, nates the market with an esti- Dara Khosrowshahi has made remains to be seen. Revenue it is “using a proactive and including revelations it had mated 7,000 drivers, most of strides in cleaning up a frat- growth slowed to 2.3% in the collaborative approach with used illicit tactics to handicap whom are operating illegally, house culture that spawned fourth quarter over the pre- regulators” and “rebuilding competitors and dodge regu- according to city officials. allegations of sexual harass- vious quarter, a worrisome and strengthening” its rela- lators. Uber blames Cape Town’s ment and embarrassing leaks sign for a business that lost tionships with cities. Where Almost two years later, “broken” system for approv- of executives behaving badly. more than $3 billion last ride-hailing is banned, Uber under new leadership and ing ride-hailing licenses. But Uber’s sharp-elbowed year. is instead offering e-bike ser- A traffic official checks an impounded Uber vehicle during a set to debut Friday on Wall In the United States, Uber business tactics, detailed by Uber’s economics “are vices or partnering with tra- clampdown on drivers operating without permits in Cape Town. Street in the largest U.S. pub- has used the courts to try to lawmakers, city staff and not immediately or obvi- ditional taxi companies. Economy & Business Wednesday, May 8, 2019 13

US-CHINA TARIFF WAR BMW Q1 profit EU cuts sinks 74% on eurozone huge $1.6 bn growth EUcartel charge AFP forecast to FRANKFURT AM MAIN

1.2 percent GERMAN high-end carmaker BMW on Tuesday reported a AFP plunge in profits in the first BRUSSELS quarter as it booked a 1.4-bil- lion-euro ($1.6 billion) charge THE European Com- related to an EU cartel probe. mission cut its eurozone Net profits at the group no- growth forecast for 2019 sedived 74.2 percent year-on- on Tuesday, with over- year, to 588 million euros, the spending by populist-run group said in a statement. Italy again a concern. Brussels’ allegation that In its quarterly fore- BMW colluded with Daimler cast, the EU executive and Volkswagen to avoid com- blamed the downward peting on emission control trend on the slowdown in technology means “it is prob- China and US protection- able that the EU Commission ism that has crimped glob- will issue a significant fine,” al confidence. the Munich-based manufac- The commission said turer said. growth in the 19-na- BMW already warned tion single currency bloc investors when details of would hit just 1.2 percent the probe were published this year, down from the last month that it would already weak 1.3 percent have to set aside at least a predicted in February. billion euros. “The European econo- But the firm said compe- my is showing resilience... tition authorities are trying yet risks to the outlook “to equate the permissible remain pronounced,” said coordination of industry posi- EU vice president Valdis tions regarding the regulatory Dombrovskis, warning framework with unlawful car- of “further escalation of tel agreements”. trade conflicts and weak- “If necessary (BMW) will ness in emerging markets, A pedestrian looks at a display showing the Tokyo stock index during an afternoon trading session at a securities office in Tokyo, Japan, on Tuesday. (EPA) contest the EU Commission’s in particular China.” allegations with all the le- Europe should also gal means at its disposal,” it “stay alert to a possible added. no-deal Brexit,” he added, with negotiations on the Trade worries keep shares EU’s divorce with the UK stalled and no agreement in sight. The commission said the EU as a whole -- still weak; lira in trouble again including Britain -- would grow by 1.4 percent in- stead of its earlier forecast On top of the provision, of 1.5 percent. O Europe’s shares weaken after heavy fall on Monday O Turkish lira slides 1.5 percent the group said growing re- The EU also warned search and development costs that Italy’s public debt REUTERS Some investors were still al ‘offshore’ markets at 6.7833 newed heavy fire after the and investments had also would balloon to a record LONDON hoping that Trump’s moves yuan per dollar. country’s elections board de- sapped earnings, while rev- 133.7 percent of GDP in were a negotiating tactic, espe- There was plenty more cided to cancel a municipal enue fell 0.9 percent to 22.5 2019, a situation that could US President Donald Trump’s cially after Beijing confirmed keeping traders busy too. election in Istanbul and order billion euros. reopen a bitter feud be- latest threat to ramp up trade that its top negotiator, Vice Australia’s dollar jumped a re-run. Nevertheless “in opera- tween Brussels and Rome tariffs on China kept global Premier Liu He, would go to Asia markets almost 1 percent to a one-week It slid as much as 1.5 per- tional terms, we remain firmly about the populist govern- share markets weak on Tues- Washington for talks on Thurs- top of $0.7048, after the coun- cent and past the 6.15 per dol- on course,” chief executive ment’s spending plans. day, while Turkey’s lira was day and Friday as planned. Though Japan’s Nikkei took a try’s central bank kept rates on lar threshold, which also sent Harald Krueger said, adding Italian debt would back in trouble as concerns Though Japan’s Nikkei delayed hit of 1.5 percent hold, wrongfooting some who Istanbul’s stock market and that a wave of new models ar- grow even further in 2020 about its politics erupted took a delayed hit of 1.5 per- having been closed for over a had expected it to cut. government bonds tumbling riving in the second half of the to 135.2 percent of GDP, again. cent having been closed for week, MSCI’s main global and Other major currencies badly too. year should lift business. it forecast, well over com- Europe’s main bourses and over a week, MSCI’s main Asia indexes largely held their remained confined to well- “The rule of law is under Excluding the effect of the mitments made to Brus- Wall Street futures were firmly global and Asia indexes largely ground overnight as Chinese trodden ranges, with the dollar scrutiny by markets,” Uni- provision, BMW achieved an sels and more than double back in the red after Trump’s held their ground overnight as shares also recovered from steady at 110.63 yen and the Credit EM FX strategist Kiran operating margin of 5.6 per- the EU’s 60 percent limit. threat on Monday to ratchet up Chinese shares also recovered their worst drop in more than euro trading virtually flat at Kowshik said. cent, lower than in 2018’s first The alarm bell over tariffs on hundreds of billions from their worst drop in more three years $1.1195 despite new European “It is also clear that Turkish three months. Italy’s debt comes just as of dollars of Chinese goods than three years. Commission forecasts high- reserves are depleted and there The group confirmed its the eurozone’s third big- triggered the biggest global “We expect the situation to lighting Italy’s debt worries. are questions about whether targets for the remainder of gest economy returned sell-off since March. de-escalate as the issue seems day, Foreign Ministry spokes- With no changes in the Turkey can weather its imme- the year, aiming for a “slight to slender growth ear- It had been a broadly solvable and Liu He, China’s man Geng Shuang told a news government’s spending poli- diate challenges without an increase” in unit sales but lier this year after a short steady start but that had made lead negotiator, is continu- briefing that mutual respect cies, Italy’s budget deficit is external anchor like the IMF.” pointing to continuing cost downturn. way for more selling. London ing with his plans to travel to was the basis for reaching a also set to grow, to 2.5 percent In the commodity markets, oil increases and protectionist Last year’s techni- was down more than 1 percent Washington for talks this trade agreement. of output this year and to 3.5 dropped around 1 percent as threats undermining earnings. cal recession had put as it played catch-up after a week,” said Oxford Economics China’s yuan had recouped percent in 2020, beyond the the renewed doubts over US- Pre-tax profit is “expected pressure on the populist long weekend, but Frankfurt, economist Louis Kuijs. some of its early Asia session 3.0 percent ceiling set by EU China trade talks offset the to be well below the previous government, which took Paris and the pan-European Beijing’s response to the losses against the dollar but it fiscal rules. potential supply worries of US year’s level,” BMW said, fol- power in June on the back STOXX 600 were down 0.6- prospect of new tariffs has remained hobbled near 2-1/2 In emerging markets, the sanctions on crude exporters lowing up an 8.1-percent fall of big-spending electoral 0.8 percent too. been reserved, and on Tues- month lows in the internation- Turkish lira came under re- Iran and Venezuela. in 2018. promises. The health of the Ger- man economy is also a worry for the EU as slumping demand for for- eign cars in China takes Porsche fined $598 million over diesel cheating a toll on Europe’s export powerhouse. But the EU believes AFP for negligence in quality con- appear less polluting in labo- Meanwhile, thousands of cost of the fine was included in that the German economy FRANKFURT AM MAIN trol,” the investigators said. ratory tests than they were in investors are suing the compa- a provision of around one bil- will rebound from a weak Porsche “abstained from real driving conditions. ny for the losses they suffered lion euros booked by the VW 0.5 percent in 2019 to 1.5 GERMAN sports car maker a legal challenge” against the Following fines against on its shares when news of the group in the first quarter. percent in 2020. and Volkswagen subsidiary decision, the prosecutors of- VW, high-end subsidiary Audi scandal broke, while hundreds So far the total costs of Among the other large Porsche will pay a 535-mil- fice added. and now Porsche, no further of thousands of drivers are “dieselgate” for the Wolfs- EU economies, Poland lion-euro ($598 million) fine Tuesday’s levy against Por- investigations over “adminis- also demanding compensa- burg-based behemoth have and Spain are projected to over diesel vehicles that emit- sche is the latest in a string trative offences” remain open tion. mounted to 30 billion euros. out-perform their neigh- ted more harmful pollutants of fines against VW over its against the group, a spokes- In its own statement, Por- Shares in VW were down bours, with real GDP than allowed, Stuttgart pros- years-long “dieselgate” scan- man told AFP. sche said the negligence pun- 2.2 percent around 2:00 pm growth rates above the EU ecutors said Tuesday. dal. But legal proceedings ished by prosecutors was iden- in Frankfurt (1200 GMT) at average in both 2019 and “The Stuttgart prosecutor’s The auto behemoth admit- against individuals, including tified “several levels below the 154.10 euros, against a DAX 2020. office has levied a 535-million- ted in 2015 to manipulating 11 former chief executive Martin board”. index of blue-chip shares euro fine against Porsche AG million vehicles worldwide to Winterkorn, remain open. The firm also said that the down 0.7 percent. US Commerce Secretary warns India against retaliatory duties

REUTERS partner after China. sequences,” Ross said. “We said, referring to a manufac- of these barriers once the gov- would engage regularly to re- NEW DELHI Indian officials have raised don’t believe under the WTO turing push by Indian Prime ernment is re-formed, prob- solve outstanding trade issues. the prospect of higher import rules that retaliation by India Minister Narendra Modi. ably starting in the month of Last year, global payments ANY retaliatory tariff by In- duties on more than 20 US would be appropriate.” He “But there’s a limit to how June,” Ross said. companies such as Master- dia in response to the United goods if President Donald added that India’s new rules far the discriminatory behav- “Our role is to eliminate card, Visa and American Ex- States’ planned withdrawal of Trump presses ahead with a on e-commerce, which bar iour can go. And our job is to barriers to US companies op- press unsuccessfully lobbied some trade privileges will not plan announced in March to companies from selling prod- try to get a level, more level erating here, including data India to relax central bank be “appropriate” under WTO end the Generalized System of ucts via firms in which they playing field.” Earlier, Ross localisation restrictions that rules requiring all payment rules, US Commerce Secretary Preferences (GSP) for India. have an equity interest, and told a business conference that actually weaken data security data on domestic transactions Wilbur Ross warned on Tues- India is the biggest benefi- data localisation have been localisation rules and price and increase the cost of doing to be stored locally. day. ciary of the GSP, which allows discriminatory for US firms caps on medical devices im- business.” India’s 39-day gen- “As President Trump The comments, made to preferential duty-free imports such as Walmart Inc and Mas- ported from the United States eral election ends on May 19, has said, trade relationships broadcaster CNBC-TV18 dur- of up to $5.6 billion from the tercard Inc . were barriers to trade but that and votes will be counted four should be based, and must be ing a trip to India’s capital, South Asian nation. “So the American compa- New Delhi was committed to days later. based, on fairness and reci- come as trade ties between “Any time a government nies are showing very good will tackling them after general Ross met his Indian coun- procity,” Ross added. “But the United States and China makes a decision adverse to and a very cooperative attitude US Commerce Secretary Wilbur elections. terpart Suresh Prabhu on currently, US businesses face worsen. The United States is another one, you will have to towards ‘Make in India’ and Ross in New Delhi on Tuesday. “We applaud India’s com- Monday, after which New significant market access bar- India’s second-biggest trade anticipate there could be con- the other programmes,” he (REUTERS) mitment to addressing some Delhi said the two countries riers in India.” 14 Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Economy & Business Iraq close to signing $53 bn deal with Brent falls below $70/bbl as Exxon, PetroChina; US-China trade war intensifies denies Iran link BAGHDAD Saudi increasing its oil output to meet needs arising from Iran sanctions: US Energy Secretary Rick Perry REUTERS

IRAQ is close to signing a $53 billion, 30-year energy agree- ment with Exxon Mobil and PetroChina, Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Tuesday, denying any link between the mega-project and US permission for Iraq to do business with Iran. Iraq expects to make $400 billion over the 30 years the deal will Iraqi Prime Minister Adel be in effect, the prime minis- Abdul Mahdi. (EPA) ter said. The southern mega-pro- a big boost for Exxon Mobil’s ject involves the development plans to expand in Iraq. of the Nahr Bin Umar and Ar- It is also one of the only tawi oilfields and raising pro- countries in the world to have duction from the two fields friendly relations with both to 500,000 barrels per day the United States and Iran. (bpd) from around 125,000 Tehran and Washington, arch bpd now, Abdul Mahdi said. enemies elsewhere, are Bagh- The project is crucial to dad’s main allies and vye for supplying water to oilfields influence there. in the south in order to boost Exxon Mobil and Petro- pressure and keep production China will build a water injec- steady. tion project to feed oil wells Media reports had quoted in the south, as well as reha- Iran’s ambassador in London bilitate and build new export on Monday saying the United pipelines, Abdul Mahdi said. States would grant waivers to The project also aims to Iraq allowing it to deal with process 100 million standard Iran economically, in ex- cubic feet of natural gas per (File Photo) Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran. (REUTERS) change for Baghdad signing day from the Artawi and Nahr an oil deal with Washington. Bin Umar fields. REUTERS would raise tariffs on $200 an aircraft carrier strike group 500,000 bpd in May as sanc- ducers such as Russia would “Talks now between the US President Donald NEW YORK billion worth of Chinese goods and a bomber task force to- tions tighten. continue to boost prices. oil ministry and Exxon Mobil Trump pulled out last year from 10-25 percent by Friday. wards the Middle East was US Energy Secretary Rick “The recent Brent pullback and PetroChina are focused from a 2015 nuclear deal be- OIL prices slipped nearly 2 The comments dragged on meant to counter “credible Perry said on Tuesday that has taken prices too low in the on how to split profits if oil tween Iran and world pow- percent on Tuesday, on track both Asian and US stock mar- threats,” but Tehran dismissed Saudi Arabia was increas- face of tight fundamentals and prices rise or decline,” Ab- ers, and reinstated sanctions to fall to their lowest levels kets. the move as “psychological ing its oil production to meet growing supply risks, just as dul Mahdi said in response against Tehran. Washington in over a month as renewed “An escalation in the US- warfare.” needs arising from sanctions refiners come back from ex- to a Reuters question on the has told buyers of Iranian oil doubts over US-China trade China trade war has brought “The threat of military ac- on Iran. tended spring turnarounds,” obstacles holding up a final to stop purchases by May 1 or talks stoked concerns over oil prices under renewed pres- tion with Iran appears to have Bank of America Merrill Goldman Sachs said. agreement. face sanctions. global growth and demand sure,” said Abhishek Kumar, heightened ... This has allowed Lynch said it expected Saudi In the United States, “The deal lasts for 30 Iraq does not import oil even though US sanctions on head of analytics at Interfax the oil complex to gain some Arabia “to bring back oil pro- meanwhile, crude stocks have years and such financial de- and has a waiver from the Iran and Venezuela tightened Energy in London. footing after WTI has been duction slowly as Iranian bar- climbed to their highest since tails are sensitive and should United States allowing it to supply and helped stem losses. “The spat has reinvigor- beaten down during the past rels exit the market”, adding September 2017 and were be given more discussions,” import Iranian natural gas. Brent futures were down ated demand-side concerns, couple of weeks by some un- that it expects Brent to have a forecast to have added anoth- he added. “The US sanctions are $1.36, or 1.9 percent, at $69.88 given that the conflict has been expectedly large crude supply floor at $70 a barrel in current er 700,000 barrels last week, Iraq is the second largest against countries that buy Ira- a barrel, while US West Texas adversely impacting prospects increases,” Jim Ritterbusch, market conditions. according to analysts in a Reu- oil exporter in OPEC and has nian oil only, and Iraq doesn’t Intermediate crude was down for global economic growth.” president of Ritterbusch and Washington has also ters poll. long-term aims to boost out- buy any Iranian crude. For $1.14, or 1.8 percent, at $61.11 On the supply side, oil markets Associates in Chicago, said in placed sanctions on oil exports The poll was conducted put curtailed by decades of gas, as far as I know (waivers per barrel. remain tense with the United a report. from Venezuela, a founding ahead of reports from the war and sanctions. Such pro- ending) won’t affect (gas im- If the futures close at their States tightening sanctions on US sanctions have already member of the Organization American Petroleum Insti- jects are among the most val- ports) right now. The waiver current levels, it would be the Iranian oil exports and plans to halved Iranian crude exports of the Petroleum Exporting tute (API), an industry group, uable prizes in the world for for gas still stands,” an Iraqi lowest settle for Brent since bulk up its forces in the world’s over the past year to less than Countries (OPEC). and the Energy Information international oil companies. oil official told Reuters on April 4 and WTI since March 29. top oil-exporting region. 1 million barrels per day (bpd), Some analysts, however, Administration (EIA), an An initial agreement would be Monday. US President Donald US officials announced on with shipments to customers predicted production curbs agency of the US Department Trump on Sunday said he Sunday that the movement of expected to drop to as low as agreed by OPEC and other pro- of Energy. Wall St plunges over 1% as US-China trade worries mount REUTERS NEW YORK to 25 percent from 10 percent. posting losses of more than 1 book Inc fell more than 1.7 per- expectations. Trade tensions pushed US Boeing, the single largest percent. cent and weighed on markets. Mylan NV tumbled 17 per- US stocks slid more than 1 per- treasury yields lower as inves- US exporter to China, The CBOE Volatility In- With earnings season now cent, the most among S&P cent on Tuesday in a broad- tors turned to low-risk gov- slipped 3.2 percent and dex, a gauge of investor anxi- at its homestretch, profit esti- companies, after the drug- based selloff led by technology ernment bonds, pressuring Caterpillar declined 2.0 ety, spiked to its highest level mates for the first quarter are maker reported lower-than- shares, as escalating trade ten- interest rate sensitive banking in over three months. now up 1.2 percent, a sharp expected quarterly revenue sions between the United States stocks, which fell 1.51 percent. percent At 12:39 p.m. ET the Dow improvement from the 2.3 and failed to provide greater and China triggered global Boeing Co, the single largest Jones Industrial Average was percent decline expected at the clarity on a potential revamp growth fears and kept investors US exporter to China, slipped officer at Wilmington Trust in down 391.89 points, or 1.48 start of the earnings season. of the company’s strategy. away from riskier assets. 3.2 percent and Caterpillar Inc Wilmington, Delaware. percent, at 26,046.59. The S&P Of the 414 S&P companies Declining issues outnum- Beijing said on Tuesday declined 2.0 percent. “The economy globally is 500 was down 39.89 points, or that have reported earnings so bered advancers for a 3.55-to- that Chinese Vice Premier Liu “As we digest the signifi- coming off a soft landing. We 1.36 percent, at 2,892.58 and far, about 75 percent have sur- 1 ratio on the NYSE and for a He will visit the United States cance of the tariff threat, we saw some re-acceleration as the Nasdaq Composite was passed analysts’ estimates, ac- 2.71-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq. this week for trade talks, play- are a little less hopeful that we we moved closer to a resolu- down 123.30 points, or 1.52 cording to Refinitiv data. The S&P index recorded ing down US President Donald are going to see progress at the tion, but here as it falls apart, percent, at 7,999.99. American International four new 52-week highs and Trump’s unexpected threat that end of this week that will fore- the question becomes how global economy.” All the ma- Marquee names includ- Group Inc jumped 7.6 percent five new lows, while the Nas- he would raise tariffs on $200 stall the additional tariffs,” said much direct and indirect im- jor S&P sectors were trading ing Microsoft Corp, Apple Inc, after the insurer reported a daq recorded 41 new highs and billion worth of Chinese goods Tony Roth, chief investment pact will the tariffs have on the in the red, with nine of them Amazon.com Inc and Face- quarterly profit that blew past 34 new lows.

FAST START TO 2019 Ferrari quarterly earnings beat forecasts, shares jump REUTERS tization (EBITDA) came in at 311 company’s guidance range for ad- MILAN million euros ($348 million) in justed EBITDA. Based on the re- January-March, above the average sults, revenue growth might come FERRARI beat forecasts on Tues- forecast of 284 million euros in a in at around 7 percent, well above day with a 14 percent rise in first- Reuters poll of analysts. the current annual forecast, they quarter core earnings, boosting its added. shares on growing expectations the Ferrari earnings were driven by Ferrari currently expects ad- Italian luxury carmaker might soon justed EBITDA this year to rise raise its full-year financial targets. strong sales of the 8 cylinder around 10 percent to 1.2-1.25 bil- Milan-listed Ferrari shares Portofino model and the 812 lion euros. Sales are seen growing rose as much as 5.7 percent on Superfast among higher-mar- more than 3 percent to top 3.5 bil- the results, which were driven by gin 12 cylinder models lion euros. strong sales of the 8 cylinder Porto- Last year’s plan set a target for fino model and the 812 Superfast Net revenues rose 13 percent adjusted EBITDA in excess of 1.3 among higher-margin 12 cylinder to 940 million euros, topping the billion euros in 2020, but Chief Ex- models. The stock was up 4.4 per- average estimate of 864 million eu- ecutive Louis Camilleri said earlier cent at 1215 GMT. ros. Shipments rose in all regions, this year he was “very bullish” and Ferrari stuck to its full-year tar- with China and America up 79 per- might raise it, betting on new mod- gets, but analysts said an increase cent and 27 percent respectively. els and special editions at premium might be in store. Jefferies analysts described the prices to lure customers. Current targets look “extremely results as “impressive”, adding the Ferrari is starting to ship its first conservative”, Morgan Stanley ana- first-quarter performance more 488 Pista Spider models this quar- lysts said in a note. than supported current consensus ter, while the new Ferrari Monza Adjusted earnings before inter- expectations for the year, which limited series will be shipped start- est, tax, depreciation and amor- were already at the top end of the ing from fourth quarter. A Ferrari Portofino is displayed during the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. (File photo)(REUTERS) www.guide.com.qa  Wednesday, May 8, 2019

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No-ball furore AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Irate IPL umpire reported for kicking door: report Ferreira applauds players, fans as Al Sadd make Round of 16 Wolves beat Al Ahli 2-1; will take on A file photo of umpire Nigel Llong who has been reported to the Al Rayyan next in BCCI for allegedly kicking a door after an altercation with Royal Amir Cup semis Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli. (AFP) TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA NEW DELHI: An Indian Premier League (IPL) umpire has been AL SADD confirmed their reported to the national body for place in the 2019 AFC Cham- allegedly kicking a door after an pions League Round of 16 with altercation with Royal Challeng- a 2-1 win over Al Ahli at Jas- ers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli, sim Bin Hamad Stadium in Hats Off a press report said on Tuesday. Group D on Monday. Englishman Nigel Llong’s The home boys’ big show I want to salute the players on-pitch argument with Kohli, who was applauded by their coach for this result, and also the is also Indian captain, was just Jesualdo Ferreira, who soon fans as well, because they the latest in a string of heated after the match, played late on backed the team strongly exchanges between players and Monday, said, “I want to salute during the game. umpires in this edition of the T20 the players for this result, and extravaganza. Llong, 50, who is also the fans as well, because Coach Jesualdo Ferreira due to umpire the IPL final on they backed the team strongly Al Sadd players celebrate one of their two goals against Saudi club Al Ahli at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on Monday. Sunday, called out Bangalore during the game. paceman Umesh Yadav for a “We played a great first and the midfielder squared the to Ali Asad who controlled to double the hosts’ lead after another fine save after the “The Amir Cup has a value no-ball in a May 4 match against half. We were really good; we ball for Baghdad Bounedjah then hit on the half-volley with just 12 minutes. Algerian was sent through on of its own. The win will be a Sunrisers Hyderabad but replays wasted a number of chances who took it first time, but Al his left past for the opener. Al Ahli started the second goal by a Xavi through pass. great motivation for us ahead suggested the bowler’s back foot that could have raised our Ahli goalkeeper Mohammed Al Ahli’s defensive strug- half on the front foot and were The result sets up a clash of the game against Al Rayyan, was behind the line. score by five goals. In the sec- al Owais was on hand to make gles continued as they failed rewarded for their attack- for the second Round-of-16 in which we will be seeking to Kohli and Yadav protested ond half, we did not score but the save. to deal with an Al Sadd corner ing efforts with a penalty kick ticket from Group D as Al Ahli reach the final. the call, made in the final over we tried a lot and we threated Ferreira’s side looked to kick, allowing the ball to fall when defender Tarek Salman welcome Pakhtakor to King “I am happy with what I of the Hyderabad innings, but the Al Ahli goal on multiple apply high press to regain pos- for Xavi inside the box. handled Abdulfattah Assiri’s Abdullah Sports City on May have shown with the team for Llong stood with his decision. occasions,” he added. session deep into the opposi- The Al Sadd captain placed cross. Omar al Somah stepped 20 with Al Ahli needing a win the past few years. I am leaving Umpires withdrawing a no-ball The Wolves began brightly tion half. Afif was successful in his ball into the bottom cor- up and drilled home from the on the final matchday to ad- while at the top, after winning call is extremely rare. Llong, who creating their first big chance doing so in the ninth minute, ner, but Al Owais made the spot to half the deficit. vance to the next round. the league and qualifying for is on the International Cricket inside 60 seconds of kick- when he dispossessed Saeed al save. Afif was quickest to the Owais continued to domi- Al Sadd will now set their the next stage, and competing Council’s Elite Panel of umpires, off. Akram Afif and Xavi ex- Muwallad then supplied a per- spilled ball and finished com- nate the individual duel sights on the Amir Cup semi- strongly for the Amir Cup,” the then vented his anger by kicking changed passes down the right fectly weighted diagonal pass posedly from a very tight angle against Bounedjah, making final against rivals Al Rayyan. Portuguese concluded. the door of the umpires’ room at Bangalore’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, according to the Times of India. The newspaper said that Llong paid 5,500 rupees ($72) in compensation for the damage Surya steers MI into their fifth IPL final but the state association has de- cided to report the incident to the sport’s national body, the BCCI. Three-time champions ride on batsman’s unbeaten “It was an unfortunate incident. As a state association we are 71 to subdue Chennai Super Kings by six wkts duty bound to report it and we are writing to the CoA (Commit- AFP tee of Administrators),” a state CHENNAI official was quoted as saying. The Board of Control for AN unbeaten half-century Cricket in India was not im- SCOREBOARD from Suryakumar Yadav and mediately available for com- disciplined bowling helped CHENNAI SUPER KINGS ment. Llong was also part of Faf du Plessis c (Sub) b Rahul Chahar 6 Mumbai Indians see off Chen- a controversial decision during Shane Watson c Jayant Yadav b Krunal Pandya 10 nai Super Kings by six wickets Bangalore’s rained-off match Suresh Raina c&b Jayant Yadav 5 on Tuesday to reach their fifth against Rajasthan Royals when Murali Vijay st de Kock b Chahar 26 Ambati Rayudu Not Out 42 Indian Premier League final. the bowlers were allowed to bowl MS Dhoni Not Out 37 Leg-spinner Rahul Chahar only one over in the five-overs-a- Extras: (1lb, 3nb, 1w) 5 returned impressive figures of side contest when a maximum of TOTAL: (20 overs) 131-4 2-14 from his four overs to re- two is allowed. Fall of Wickets: 1-6 du Plessis, 2-12 Raina, 3-32 Watson, 4-65 Vijay. strict holders Chennai to 131- The ugliest incident involv- Bowling: Malinga 3-0-26-0 (1w, 1nb), Krunal 4, a total Mumbai surpassed ing players and umpires this IPL Pandya 4-0-21-1, Rahul Chahar 4-0-14-2, Jayant with nine balls to spare in the involved Chennai Super Kings Yadav 3-0-25-1 (1nb), Jasprit Bumrah 4-0-31-0 first qualifier of the Twenty20 (1nb), Hardik Pandya 2-0-13-0. skipper and former Indian cap- MUMBAI INDIANS tournament. tain MS Dhoni storming onto the Rohit Sharma lbw Deepak Chahar 4 Yadav top-scored with 71 pitch to confront Indian umpire Quinton de Kock c du Plessis b Harbhajan 8 not out off 54 deliveries to Ulhas Gandhe over a no-ball deci- Suryakumar Yadav Not Out 71 drive Mumbai’s modest chase Ishan Kishan b Imran Tahir 28 sion. Gandhe signalled a no-ball Krunal Pandya c&b Imran Tahir 0 as the three-time IPL winners Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma celebrates with teamates the for height, only for his Australian Hardik Pandya Not Out 13 await the second finalist in dismissal of Chennai Super Kings Suresh Raina at the MA Chidam- square-leg colleague Bruce Oxen- Extras: (1lb, 7w): 8 the title clash on Sunday. baram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. (AFP) ford to overrule. Dhoni, who had TOTAL: (18.3 overs) 132-4 “Three days now in which Fall of Wickets: 1-4 Sharma, 2-21 de Kock, 3-101 been bowled by Ben Stokes the Kishan, 4-101 Pandya. we can switch off before the South African leg-spinner 66-run fifth-wicket stand to previous delivery, ran out of the Bowling: Deepak Chahar 3.3-0-30-1, Harbhajan final. Much needed break,” Imran Tahir also struck twice give the Chennai total some dugout to argue with the officials. Singh 4-0-25-1 (1w), Ravindra Jadeja 4-0-18-0, said an elated Mumbai skip- in successive deliveries to respect. This IPL also witnessed Dwayne Bravo 3-0-25-0, Imran Tahir 4-0-33-2 (1w). per Rohit Sharma. dent Mumbai’s chase in the “Somebody has to lose, controversy on only the third day “I knew we have the bowl- 14th over, but Yadav kept his things really didn’t go our when Ravichandran Ashwin’s ers to restrict them. Have the calm. way, especially batting,” said “Mankad” run-out of England confidence in our batters as His 80-run third-wicket Dhoni. batsman Jos Buttler triggered a well. Was important to re- partnership with Ishan Kis- “These are the best bats- worldwide debate on the spirit strict them to as little as pos- han, who made 28, was key in men we have got, it looks like of cricket. Ashwin, captain of sible, because it can get tricky Mumbai cruising to victory. we are batting well, but at Kings XI Punjab, stopped in against their quality spin- Mumbai put their oppo- times they pull off shots that his delivery stride to whip ners.” nents on the back foot from shouldn’t be played. off the bails while The Mahendra Singh Dho- the very start as hosts Chen- “Hopefully, we will do well Buttler, for Rajasthan ni-led Chennai, also three- nai slipped to 32-3 after elect- in the next game.” Royals, was back- time champions, still have a ing to bat first. Chahar stood out with ing up at the non- chance to qualify for the final The 19-year-old Chahar his wrist spin as he got able striker’s end. While when they play the winner of struck first with the big wick- support from fellow spinners within the rules the eliminator in the second et of Faf du Plessis for six. In- Krunal Pandya and Jayant of cricket it is qualifier on Friday. dia’s Suresh Raina (five) and Yadav who picked up a wicket generally seen Chennai had their mo- Shane Watson (10) of Aus- each. as contravening ments in the match after the tralian soon joined Du Plessis In the next play-off of the spirit. (AFP) bowlers removed Mumbai in the dug out. season 12, Delhi Capitals Suryakumar Yadav during his unbeaten innings of 71 runs off 54 balls (10x4s) against openers Sharma, for four, and Ambati Rayudu, who will take on Sunrisers Hy- Quinton de Kock, for eight, made 42, and Dhoni, who derabad in the eliminator on Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. (AFP) inside four overs. scored 37, put on an unbeaten Wednesday. Sports Wednesday, May 8, 2019 17 Qatar 2022 World Cup achieves fast pace sustainable development

QNA ter the completion of the period the championship at the end of DOHA of planning and design, where 2022, as this will be under the the start of the construction responsibility of the main con- THE hosting countries of the phase and all projects are now tractor for each stadium, and World Cup are planning to in full swing, all of which will be this according to the contracts make the most of the economic ready by the end of 2020 and signed by the SC with the main benefits after the World Cup, the beginning of 2021. contractors in all stadiums. just as Russia achieved after The Qatar World Cup pro- Responding to rumblings 2018 edition profits estimated jects have been progressing about Qatar’s readiness to ab- at $14 billion, but Qatar broke rapidly in various sectors since sorb the expected audience to this rule and turned into an ex- 2010, which confirms the abil- watch the World Cup, Jamal ception. Qatar began years ago ity of Qatar to fulfill its promise said the “SC has developed to reap the benefits of hosting to organize the best version in integrated and alternative the 2022 World Cup through the history of the World Cup, plans for everything related to its accelerated pace of integrat- serving all the countries of the Qatari culture hosting the World Cup.” He ed and sustainable develop- region and benefiting the peo- World Cup stadiums built explained that SC did a com- ment in all sectors of the state. ples of the region, Jamal said. solely to host the prehensive survey of the hotel Yasir al Jamal, Vice Chair- He also highlighted the rooms expected to be available man of the Technical Opera- achievements following eight tournament, but to reflect during the World Cup, when tional Office at the Supreme years of hard work within an the Qatari originality and it found that it would not be Committee for Delivery & integrated plan which included give the fans a unique and enough, it developed alterna- Legacy (SC), said that the 2022 stadiums hosting World Cup unprecedented experience tive plans such as building Qatar World Cup has played matches, training grounds and of learning more about the cruise ships and special fans an important role in acceler- infrastructure facilities. He ex- rich Qatari heritage. villages that will also help to ating the pace of development plained that this is evident in A design of the Al Thumama Stadium, one of the 2022 FIFA World Cup arena under construction. introduce visitors to Qatari and the completion of many the accelerated pace of devel- Supreme Committee for heritage in the important tour- projects planned in advance opment and the completion of Delivery & Legacy Vice cially that the city of Wakrah diums has undergone various was designed with great flexi- ist areas, in addition to renting within the Qatar National Vi- many megaprojects, most no- Chairman Technical is coastal and located in the stages of development since bility and immediate readiness private housing units, and all sion 2030. tably the Doha Metro project, southern regions, as well as Al it was first applied in Al Sadd to meet any emergency condi- these plans are being studied He said that the World which three lines (red, golden, Operational Office Rayyan Stadium inspired by Stadium, then Khalifa Interna- tions, in order to re-evaluate accurately in order to reach the Cup and development are two orange) will be fully completed Yasir al Jamal sand dunes in its outer shape tional Stadium, and now at Al the status of suppliers and sup- appropriate number that will sides of a single message that by the end 2019 and the be- with Qatari inscriptions that Wakrah Stadium, which will be ply systems. cover the needs of all visitors to Qatar is prepared to organize ginning of 2020, in a major and give the fans a unique and decorate old houses, and Lusail opened next May, which in it- Jamal added that the the World Cup. the most important event in achievement and within a short unprecedented experience of Stadium, which was inaugurat- self is a great advantage for the blockade benefited contrac- Regarding the number of the Arab region and the Middle period. learning more about the rich ed last December, is inspired World Cup stadiums. tors in a large way and opened World Cup teams, Al Jamal East and provide the best ver- He further added that the Qatari heritage, Jamal said. by the shape of the bowl used Jamal added that the com- new doors for them in terms of stresses that all Qatar’s plans sion in the history of the World establishment of Hamad Inter- According to Jamal, the in the past. The design of Abu mittee promised to donate 170 quality of materials and com- and arrangements are based Cup. national Airport and its open- designs of Qatar’s stadiums are Aboud stadium is unique, as it thousand chairs through co- petitive prices, which are better on the hosting of 32 teams, but Speaking to Qatar News ing in 2015, with extensions to inspired by the heritage and is the first stadium in the world ordination with the FIFA and than the previous, by open- SC is open to the FIFA and the Agency (QNA), Jamal said that be added in the coming period, environment of Qatar as well to consist of huge containers distribute them to countries ing up to markets in Turkey, sports community opinions on Qatar’s recent development as well as the road projects that as by the modern architecture, installed in the stadium. that need to develop sports in- Oman, Vietnam, South Korea this matter, especially that SC’s projects have been planned for are completed daily by the Pub- where these elements were The SC is responsible for frastructure. and other countries where position from the beginning is a long time within the Qatar lic Works Authority “Ashghal” merged to produce each sta- the implementation of the in- Concerning the crisis of these areas were not known to that the World Cup is the cham- National Vision, but hosting a throughout Qatar, noting that dium with a different story that frastructure projects to host the unjust blockade imposed local contractors in Qatar, and pionship of all peoples of the re- huge historical event as mas- all these projects were not to symbolizes Qatar and an idea the FIFA 2022 World Cup Qa- on Qatar and its impact on it was an opportunity for them gion and will benefit all of them. sive as the World Cup was the achieve at a fast pace without attracting the world to learn tar. The heritage and sustain- the World Cup projects, Jamal to communicate with these He added that the final main vehicle that drove these the World Cup. more about the traditions and ability are the cornerstones stressed that the blockade has companies and to get products decision will be made clear in projects quickly, according to The World Cup stadiums, customs of Qatar and the coun- of Qatar’s organization of the become a success story for Qa- with high quality and at a bet- June during FIFA meeting, but the planned form and schedule which are the most sophisticat- tries of the region. World Cup. Al Jamal stressed tar, adding that since the first ter price. Qatar puts in plans for the best set in the plan of the compre- ed in the world of football both Jamal added that Al Wak- that the cooling technology is hours of the blockade, the SC He also asserted that there of its people, adding that the hensive committee to organize in terms of design and exterior rah Stadium, which will be one of the characteristics of has begun to communicate is no problem with the opera- final word in this matter is for the World Cup. shape and in terms of interior completed in the coming Qatar’s stadiums, and there are with the main contractors in tion of the World Cup stadi- Qatar, which will take into ac- He added the SC’s projects design, were not built solely weeks, will be ready for offi- no stadiums in the world using order to activate the emergen- ums which are scheduled to be count the interest of the state for the hosting of the World to host the tournament, but to cial matches, and it is inspired this technology, and the cool- cy plans in the work program of completed in the beginning of and its people and will imple- Cup began at the right time af- reflect the Qatari originality by traditional boats, espe- ing technology in Qatar sta- the World Cup project, which 2021 until the official launch of ment the best option. Rockets level series against Warriors, Djokovic cruises past Fritz in Giannis powers Bucks past Celtics Madrid as Osaka fights on

AFP AFP with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Pierre- LOS ANGELES MADRID Hugues Herbert to move into the second round. JAMES Harden scored 38 NOVAK Djokovic needed just “It was a great first match. points and the Houston Rock- 65 minutes to make a winning I’ve been good on the practice ets held off the Golden State start at the Madrid Open on court, feeling really good, so it Warriors 112-108 Monday to Tuesday, while Naomi Osaka was important to start well to- knot their NBA playoff series channelled her inner “zombie day,” Wawrinka said. at two games apiece. mode” to earn a place in the In the women’s draw, top The reigning champion third round. seed Osaka defeated Spain’s Warriors head home for Top seed and world number Sara Sorribes Tormo 7-6 (7/5), game five of the best-of-seven one Djokovic hammered Amer- 3-6, 6-0. Western Conference clash on ican Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-2 to ad- Japan’s Osaka, winner of Wednesday with a lot of work vance to the last 16 following a the last two Grand Slams, said to do in a series in which each premature exit here a year ago. she had to conquer her inner game has been decided by six “I thought my serve was demons to finish off a difficult or fewer points. very efficient today, that’s a big match. It was a different story on advantage,” Djokovic said. “In the third set, I just, like, Monday in the East, as Mil- “The match was close at the went zombie mode,” she said. waukee star Giannis Antetok- beginning, in the second set I Novak Djokovic celebrates after “I just thought of everything ounmpo scored 17 of his 39 read his serve better and just defeating Taylor Fritz during their that I had to do to win - not nec- points in the fourth quarter managed to put an extra ball in ATP Madrid Open round of 64 essarily the outcome, but just to propel the Bucks to a 113- to the court. It was a solid open- match at the Caja Magica in like the little things in between 101 victory over the Celtics in ing match for me.” Madrid on Tuesday. (AFP) every game. The match was Boston and a commanding 3-1 Houston Rockets guard James Harden (left) lays the ball in for two points during the NBA Western Confer- Djokovic won the Madrid ti- basically on my racquet, she series lead. ence playoff semi-final game four against the Golden State Warriors at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas tle in 2011 and 2016. He will be 6-3, 6-4. wasn’t going for winners. Milwaukee will try to punch on Monday. (EPA-EFE) chasing a fourth straight Grand Spanish sentimental fa- “The points ended by me their ticket to the Eastern Con- Slam trophy at Roland Garros vourite David Ferrer, who will making a winner or an unforced ference finals when they host attack mode, be aggressive.” Celtics face elimination on Al Horford’s driving layup next month. retire after this event, extended error. But I was a bit unfocused game five on Wednesday. Eric Gordon added 20 The Celtics need to be a less than two minutes later, but Third seed Roger Federer his career by at least one match in the second set.” In Houston, reigning NBA points for the Rockets and PJ lot better to avoid elimination they would get no closer. was making his clay return af- with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 defeat of Third seed and two-time Most Valuable Player Harden Tucker added 17 and 10 re- against the Bucks. Antetokounmpo, coming ter two full seasons off the sur- compatriot Roberto Bautista champion Simona Halep of made sure the Rockets didn’t bounds. “It’s win or go home,” said off a 32-point game on Friday, face when he faced Frenchman Agut. Romania ended the hopes of fall into a similar hole. Durant paced the Warri- Celtics coach Brad Stevens. “It connected on 15 of 22 shots Richard Gasquet later in the Ferrer, 37, will play German Johanna Konta 7-5, 6-1 in the Harden scored 13 of his 18 ors with 34 points. Curry add- takes a lot of mental fortitude. from the field and pulled down second round after a bye. third seed and defending cham- second round. first-half points in the second ed 30 points and Draymond It takes a lot of mental tough- 16 rebounds. Djokovic was joined in the pion Alexander Zverev next. “I feel good every time when quarter and added another 13 Green posted a double-double ness. It reveals a lot. I’m looking Bledsoe and Khris Middle- third round as ninth seed Marin Unseeded treble Grand I come to Madrid and I’m happy in the third, when the Rock- of 15 points and 10 rebounds. forward to that challenge.” ton added 13 points apiece and Cilic rallied to overcome Ger- Slam champion Stan Wawrinka to be back and winning match- ets stretched their lead to as But in another bruising Once again in their series, George Hill added 15 points off many’s Jan-Lennard Struff 4-6, started his Madrid campaign es,” Halep said. many as 17. encounter between the two the third quarter proved piv- the bench. The Warriors responded teams, Golden State made otal, with the Bucks outscoring “It’s amazing,” Antetok- with an 11-0 scoring run in the just eight of 33 three-point the Celtics 33-23 to turn a 49- ounmpo said. “I think the third period, and put together attempts. Curry and Klay 47 halftime deficit to an 80-72 whole group, the whole team a 7-0 run late in the fourth, Thompson combined to shoot lead. played hard. Everybody was Stomach illness won’t stop Nadal in Madrid when they pulled within 108- just two-of-10 from three- The turnaround came with ready, everybody stepped up. 110 on a Stephen Curry three- point range. Antetokounmpo on the bench “This is what (separates) AFP meeting with Canada’s fast- But the 17-time Grand Slam pointer with 19.3 seconds left. The Rockets, meanwhile, with his fourth foul for the last an average team from a great MADRID rising teenager Felix Augur- winner warned: “It’s true that Down 111-108 with 11.5 hit 17 of 50 from beyond the eight minutes of the quarter. team,” he added, “that if you Aliassime, in the second round. when you have this virus and seconds remaining, Golden arc. During that span, the Bucks have the opportunity to be up FIVE-TIME champion Rafael “I’ve been going through a stomach viruses, the body’s a State saw Kevin Durant and “I think both teams are outscored the Celtics 21-13 two games, we’re all ready.” Nadal acknowledged that he virus. The positive side is: I’ve bit weaker. There is a bit more Curry miss three-point at- doing what they’re doing and and when Antetokounmpo re- Kyrie Irving led the Celtics will be counting on his physi- been able to train at least an risk of injuries. But of course, tempts. nothing’s really happened turned in the fourth, the Bucks with 23 points and 10 assists, cal reserves when he makes his hour-and-a-half (per session),” this is a very important tourna- “Our motto was keep fight- yet,” Warriors coach Steve only pressed the action more. but made just seven of 22 shots Madrid Open start Wednesday Nadal said. ment for me and I hope to be ing,” said Harden, who also Kerr said. “It’s 2-2. Each team Milwaukee took their big- from the field. as he recovers from a stomach “I hope that tomorrow is ready. pulled down 10 rebounds. has won two home games -- gest lead of the night 91-79 on Overall, the Celtics made virus. going to be a bit better, I’m go- “Hopefully the virus is “We know how tough they are. that’s kind of how the playoffs a driving Eric Bledsoe’s finger- just 37.8 percent of their shots The second seed will get his ing to improve. I’m a bit better not going to affect my perfor- We’ve got to keep fighting on go ... We’ve just got to be a lit- roll finish with 9:05 left to play. and heard boos from the home campaign for a sixth Madrid ti- than yesterday and yesterday mance or how I should play both ends of the floor, stay in tle better.” Boston closed within five field as they left the court. tle under way with a first-time was better than the day before.” tomorrow.” 18 Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Sports Goal-hero Kompany makes good on promise as Man City go top again

frustration, everyone was say- isn’t the goal, it’s him shoot- City were heading ing ‘don’t shoot, don’t shoot’ ing while believing he was and I could really hear it; I going to score. for a frustrating thought hold on a second, I’ve “He’s a big believer and evening at the not come this far in my career that helped us to win the for young players to tell me if I game,” the former Barcelo- Etihad Stadium can take a shot, and I just had na and Bayern Munich boss a go!” added. until Kompany let The Belgian last hit the The 33-year-old Kompa- fly with a 25-yard target from outside the area ny’s career has been blighted back in 2007 but Kompany in- by injuries, with Guardiola shot into the top sisted: “I’ve scored goals like saying: “He’s not young and that in training! to be consistent is difficult corner 20 minutes “It’s 15 years I’ve been in for him every three days, but from time top-level football, midfielders when we have a game once telling me ‘don’t shoot, play every week, he’s an incred- the ball wide’ and every time ible player.” AFP they miss, for 15 years I’ve City will be assured of re- MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM been saying ‘I promise you, taining the title if their result one day I’m going to have a away to Brighton is equal MANCHESTER City captain shot from outside the box and or better to what Liverpool Vincent Kompany said he had I’m going to score a goal and achieve against Wolves at An- lived up to a vow to “one day” you’re going to be really happy field on Sunday. score a long-range goal after with that one’.” However, a win for Liver- his wonder strike secured a City manager Pep Guar- pool and anything less for City 1-0 win at home to Leices- diola admitted he too was would see the Reds secure ter that left the champions in among those who didn’t their first English champion- charge of the destiny of the want Kompany to let fly from ship since they last won the Premier League title with a distance. old First Division title in 1990. match to play. “Don’t shoot! Pass the And Kompany warned: City were heading for a ball, pass the ball!,” said “It’s a big goal, we’ve not frustrating evening at the Eti- Guardiola when asked about achieved anything (yet).” had Stadium on Monday until his thoughts as Kompany But Leicester goalkeeper Kompany let fly with a 25- took aim. Kasper Schmeichel, who made yard shot into the top corner “Honestly, I wasn’t too several fine saves on Monday, 20 minutes from time – the Manchester City’s Vincent Kompany celebrates scoring the winner against Leicester City during their EPL match at the Etihad Stadium in Man- confident but football is mad said: “City are a top-class side, centre-back’s first City goal chester on Monday. (REUTERS) for that. The artists are the and we have lost to the poten- from outside the box. players, they have to decide tial champions. Victory saw City go top by ing into Sunday’s last round of “I hadn’t scored this sea- moments that I’m going to do Sky Sports. things in a fraction of a sec- “I can’t see them losing a point from Liverpool head- league matches. son but I always feel in big something,” Kompany told “Today was a little bit of ond and what’s important their next game.” Ajax ‘confident, fit and eager’ for Spurs match, says coach Ten Hag; Vertonghen to make return

REUTERS Vertonghen set to make AMSTERDAM return for Spurs Tottenham Hotspur de- A fully fit Ajax Amsterdam fender Jan Vertonghen could will focus on its attacking return for his side’s Champi- Tiger Woods is awarded the strengths in their Champions ons League semi-final, second Presidential Medal of Freedom League semi-final second leg leg against Ajax Amsterdam by US President Donald Trump at against Tottenham Hotspur on on Wednesday after suffering the White House in Washington Wednesday despite a draw be- a head injury in last week’s on Monday. (REUTERS) ing enough to take them to the 1-0 home leg defeat. final, coach Erik ten Hag said The Belgian former Ajax on Tuesday. player trained on Tuesday Emotional Woods “We need to win this wearing a face mask to pro- accepts Medal match tomorrow, that will be tect his nose, which was in- our mindset”, Ten Hag said a jured in a sickening clash of of Freedom at pre-match press conference. heads with team mate Toby “We have to stick to our own Alderweireld. White House strengths.” Vertonghen, who at- Ajax upset Real Madrid tempted to play on last week REUTERS and Juventus on their way to before being substituted after WASHINGTON the semi final with a fast, at- seemingly struggling to stand tacking style of play, and ini- up, missed his side’s Premier TIGER Woods, who stunned tially dominated Tottenham in League defeat at Bourne- the sports world when he their 1-0 away win last week. mouth on Saturday. won his fifth Masters title last But the Dutch team, which The club said he had not month, received his country’s features several players pol- suffered a concussion. highest civilian honour, the ished in the club’s famed acad- “(Vertonghen) returned Presidential Medal of Free- emy, struggled in the second to training, continues to be dom, from U.S. President half in London as Tottenham monitored and will wear a Donald Trump on Monday. increased the pressure on their Ajax of Amsterdam players attend a training session in Amsterdam on Tuesday, ahead of their UEFA Champions League semi-final. (EPA-EFE) face mask to protect nose,” Last month’s Augusta tri- defence. the club confirmed, adding umph ended an 11-year major “Our minds were a bit too Willem II Tilburg, although Wednesday’s match. Every- “A few people who knew return to Ajax last summer, that fellow defender Davinson title drought for the 43-year- much on defending the lead”, it was not yet clear wheth- one knows what this is about.” this level of success said it after four years at Manchester Sanchez would miss the game old golfer, who had endured Ten Hag said. “But it was also er Brazilian forward David Four-time European would still be possible for a United, would turn out to be so because of a thigh injury. personal and professional a show of strength by Spurs. Neres could start the match. champions Ajax are looking Dutch team to reach the Cham- exciting. Tottenham, who face a setbacks including a highly- It showed we have to cross Ajax’s first domestic cup to reach their first Champi- pions League final; people like “The team has grown tre- daunting task to reach their public divorce and multiple another frontier tomorrow. win since 2010 did not in- ons League final since 1996. Johan Cruijff, Louis van Gaal mendously in many aspects first Champions League fi- surgeries over the previous But we are confident we can terfere with preparations Many pundits have suggested and (Ajax director) Marc Over- this year”, the 29-year old son nal, are also without leading decade. do it. We are fit and we are for Wednesday’s match, the it has become impossible for mars”, Ten Hag said. of former European cup win- striker Harry Kane but Son An emotional Woods eager.” coach said. Dutch teams to compete with “It’s up to us tomorrow to ner and Ajax captain Danny Heung-min, suspended for thanked those in attendance at Ten Hag said his team had “The players were happy, their much wealthier English, prove them right.” Blind said. the first leg, will be back to of- the Rose Garden ceremony at no injuries following Sun- but you could see they imme- Spanish and Italian peers, Ajax defender Daley Blind “This really is a team effort, fer manager Mauricio Pochet- the White House for their sup- day’s Cup Final win against diately turned their focus to but Ten Hag is ignoring them. said he had never expected his and I am proud to be part of it.” tino some firepower. port through the years when he was not winning. “You’ve seen the good and the bad, the highs and the lows, Clubs demand say over proposed and I would not be in this posi- tion without all of your help,” Champions League reform Tearful Godin confirms Atletico exit he said after Trump placed the medal around his neck. AFP days at Atletico Madrid. I want “In ‘97, yes, I won the Mas- AFP Switzerland. MADRID to communicate all the love I ters and I ended up hugging MADRID Change to European club have for this club, this shirt. my dad and my mom,” he said. competitions has become a ATLETICO Madrid captain “I am Atletico, because this “My dad is no longer here EUROPEAN clubs demanded controversial issue after An- Diego Godin announced on is not a club, it’s a family and a but my mom is here, I love you on Tuesday that UEFA “prop- drea Agnelli, the president of Tuesday that he will leave the way of life. It has been my home mom,” he added. erly include” them in any plans the European Club Association club at the end of the season. and it’s very hard to say good- “The amazing Masters ex- to change the Champions (ECA), which represents Eu- Godin has been one of the bye. I never imagined this mo- perience I just had a few weeks League, which could include rope’s top teams, outlined pro- best central defenders in the ment would come and I am not ago certainly is part of the guaranteeing qualification for posals for a new ‘super-league’ world under Atletico coach prepared.” highlight of what I’ve accom- elite teams. that guarantees qualification Diego Simeone, who attended Godin has made 381 ap- plished in my life on the golf La Liga president Javier for certain clubs and features an emotional press conference pearances for Atletico and re- course.” Tebas, who was among more European fixtures at weekends. at the Wanda Metropolitano, mains a key figure in the team, Atletico Madrid’s Diego Godin during a press conference announcing Trump, an avid golfer, de- than 300 representatives that But, following the four- along with several players and but the Uruguayan has rejected his departure from the club at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid on scribed the 15-times major attended a meeting in Madrid. hour meeting on Tuesday, president Enrique Cerezo. offers to extend his contract, Tuesday. (REUTERS) champion as a “a global sym- The event brought together Tebas said in a press confer- The 33-year-old would not which expires on June 30. He bol of American excellence, 244 clubs from 38 countries, ence: “It is not possible to make confirm his next club but indi- is unlikely to be the last high- Munich, while uncertainty the team and have been here devotion and drive”. with the aim to establish com- reforms without the agreement cated regret at not being able to profile player to leave Atletico hangs over the futures of Filipe many years,” said Godin. “We Woods joined Arnold mon ground ahead of a meet- of the leagues. I don’t know agree a new contract. this summer. Luis, Juanfran, Thomas Partey, have not reached an agreement Palmer, Charlie Sifford and ing on Wednesday between the how is it possible to change an- “I’m nervous, even more After a disappointing sea- Saul Niguez and even Antoine to continue so my time here is Jack Nicklaus as the only golf- European Leagues and UEFA’s ything without the agreement than for a match,” said a tearful son, Lucas Hernandez has al- Griezmann. over. It has been the best of my ers to have received the award. executive committee in Nyon, of the national competitions.” Godin. “These will be my final ready agreed to join Bayern “In short, I am captain of career and my life.” Sports Wednesday, May 8, 2019 19 French King bags Gr2 Carl Jaspers-Preis in Germany Morris replaces

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK length to spare in front of Be My DOHA Sheriff. Windstoss (Shirocco), Nortje for WC winner of the 2017 Gr 1 German THE Umm Qarn-bred and HH Derby, completed the frame. REUTERS on Monday. He immediately Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa French King was the win- CAPE TOWN consulted a hand surgeon and al Thani-owned French King ner of the 2019 HH The Amir underwent surgery to stabilise (French Fifteen) won the Trophy (QR Gr1) at QREC Al SOUTH Africa have called up the joint and will unfortunately Group 2 Carl Jaspers-Preis in Rayyan Park, Doha in Febru- all-rounder Chris Morris for be side-lined for up to eight Köln, Germany, on Sunday. ary. It was also Peslier who their Cricket World Cup squad weeks,” team manager Moham- With this victory under his steered him to victory that day. after a hand injury ruled fast med Moosajee said. belt, French King has become “He is a different horse bowler Anrich Nortje out of “It is an unfortunate and the first Umm Qarn-bred horse this year than last year”, said the tournament, in the latest freakish injury, especially be- to take home a Group success Pantall on Sunday, “His race setback for the injury-plagued cause he had made a success- for thoroughbreds in Europe. in Qatar did him good. Before side. ful recovery from the shoulder Ridden by French jockey this race I hesitated with the Nortje fractured his right injury he sustained during the Olivier Peslier, French King Prix d’Hédouville (Gr3). I kind thumb while practising in the series against Sri Lanka.” easily caught the leader Be My of feared the long straight lines nets and will need six to eight Morris has not played One- Sheriff (Lawman) and kicked and that’s why I chose to race weeks to make a full recovery, Day International cricket for clear, leaving his rivals behind in Köln. He really dominated a media statement from Crick- South Africa since February in the last 300m of the 2400m his subject here and he can still et South Africa confirmed on 2018, but is a regular in the run for four-year-old and older progress. I think he can go and Tuesday. Twenty20 set-up and is well-re- thoroughbreds. The Henri-Alex take on some good Group races “Anrich sustained a frac- garded for his swing and ‘death Olivier Peslier (left) rides French King to victory in the Group 2 Carl Jaspers-Preis in Koln, Germany Pantall-saddled colt landed the in France, and why not, climb ture to his right thumb during bowling’ in the final few overs on Sunday. spoils with three quarters of a to Gr1 level one day,” he added. a net session in Port Elizabeth when batsmen aim for big hits. Australia set for marathon Bangladesh score home cricket summer REUTERS FIXTURES Last summer, the Bris- MELBOURNE bane ground was snubbed as eight-wicket win SCHEDULE one of the venues for the mar- AUSTRALIA’S international Vs Sri Lanka quee Test series against India schedule will stretch into late- Oct 27 Australia v Sri Lanka, 1st T20 (Adelaide and relegated to a January March for the first time in 41 Oval) Test match venue for the short years in 2020 after the coun- Oct 30 Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd T20 (Gabba) Sri Lanka tour. Nov 1 Australia v Sri Lanka, 3rd T20 (MCG) try’s cricket board was unable Adelaide Oval will host the over West Indies to cut a deal with India to second and final Test against Vs Pakistan move a one-day tour. Nov 3 Australia v Pakistan, 1st T20 (SCG) Pakistan, a day-night match, AGENCIES Cricket Australia had Nov 5 Australia v Pakistan, 2nd T20 (Canberra) from November 29. DUBLIN (IRELAND) hoped to host New Zealand Nov 8 Australia v Pakistan, 3rd T20 (Perth) Australia also host New in an ODI series in January Nov 21-25 Australia v Pakistan, 1st Test Zealand in a day-night Test at A bowling fightback and a but Aaron Finch’s team will (Gabba) Perth Stadium from Decem- solid chase from Bangladesh’s instead travel to the subcon- Nov 29-Dec 3 Australia v Pakistan, 2nd Test ber 12, before the three-match top-order led them to an eight- tinent after India’s board de- (Adelaide Oval)* series moves to the Melbourne wicket win over West Indies in clined to shift their home se- Vs New Zealand Cricket Ground for the tradi- the second match of the tri- ries. Dec 12-16 Australia v New Zealand, 1st Test tional Boxing Day Test and to series in Ireland on Tuesday, That has pushed the three- (Perth)* Sydney in the New Year. reports espncricinfo.com. match New Zealand series Dec 26-30 Australia v New Zealand, 2nd Test In a tweak to the usual Mashrafe Mortaza had led back to the middle of March, (MCG) day-night scheduling, the a fine bowling effort to engi- with the final ODI in Hobart Jan 3-7 Australia v New Zealand, 3rd Test Perth Test will start at 1 p.m. neer West Indies’ batting col- on March 20 making it the (SCG) local time and finish at 8 p.m. Mar 13 Australia v New Zealand, 1st ODI lapse at the death, where they latest finish to a home inter- (SCG)* to cater to Australia’s domi- went from 205 for 2 in 40.4 national schedule since Aus- Mar 15 Australia v New Zealand, 2nd ODI nant TV audience in the east overs to 261 for 9 in 50 overs. tralia hosted Pakistan for a (SCG) of the country. After that, Tamim Iqbal and test in Perth in 1979. Mar 20 Australia v New Zealand, 3rd ODI It will also have the longer Soumya Sarkar set up the “CA took the position that (Hobart)* 40-minute lunch break at the chase with a 144-run opening while January was our pref- * Denotes day-night match first interval, while the Ad- stand. Shakib Al Hasan and erence for these ODI matches elaide pink ball test will con- Mushfiqur Rahim completed Tamim Iqbal and Soumya Sarkar set up the chase for Bangladesh with a 144-run opening stand. there are times we need to The Gabba returns as tinue to have the 20-minute the job with five overs to spare. honour our commitments to venue of the opening Test of tea break between the first Shakib completed the win then played the upper-cut off Indies bowlers to err in length, put together 115 runs for the work in the greater context of the summer in a two-match and second sessions with the with a beautiful straight drive, the same bowler a few overs or for the fielders to mess up. third wicket, seemingly setting international cricket schedul- series against Pakistan from longer “dinner” break in the which took him to an unbeaten later. Soumya and Tamim Sunil Ambris couldn’t up a final flourish. ing,” CA’s Peter Roach said. November 21. evening. run-a-ball 61 that included were looking ominous in the judge a Mushfiqur slap to- Chase fell in the 41st over three fours and two sixes. He next six overs, hitting bound- wards deep point, and the when he top edged Mashrafe added 68 runs for the unbro- aries and picking up singles wicketkeeper then slammed a to short fine-leg, having made ken third wicket stand with quite easily. pull to reduce the target down 51 off 62 balls. The Bangladesh Mushfiqur, having already put But a moment of brilliance to four runs. captain also removed Hope Gayle named Windies vice-captain on 52 with Tamim for the sec- in the field separated the open- While Bangladesh ac- and Jason Holder in the space ond wicket. ers, when Darren Bravo caught celerated as the innings pro- of three balls. Shakib then took REUTERS Meanwhile, Shai Hope, Tamim, who top scored Soumya at the deep midwicket gressed, West Indies went in a brilliant catch, diving to his DUBLIN who made a career-best 170 with 80 off 116 balls with sev- boundary. He held the ball at the opposite direction as they left at long-on, to send back and added a record open- en fours, and Soumya added first, was overbalancing, so lost their last seven wickets for Jonathan Carter. Mohammad CHRIS Gayle has been named ing stand of 365 with John 144 runs, Bangladesh’s highest he threw it up in the air, then 56 runs in 9.2 overs. The col- Saifuddin and Mustafizur Rah- as the vice-captain of West In- Campbell in the opening game opening stand against West stepped over the boundary lapse split their innings into man conceded 50 runs in the dies for the upcoming World against Ireland on Sunday, has Indies in ODIs. But it started and came back inside to com- two parts, but one didn’t com- last seven overs, and didn’t Cup slated to be held in Eng- been named as the vice captain with a bit of luck when Ros- plete the catch. It was against plement the other as it should concede a single boundary in land and Wales from May 30. for the ongoing series. ton Chase dropped Tamim’s the run of play, and gave West have. West Indies started off the last 2.4 overs. Gayle, a former captain who “It’s a tremendous honour uppish drive at cover, when Indies a lifeline. Soumya had well, with Hope and Sunil Bangladesh would also last led West Indies in ODIs in to be appointed vice captain he was on 1. The pair had put made 73 off 68 balls with a six Ambris putting on 89 runs for have liked to see Mustafizur June 2010, will be the deputy for this series here in Ireland. on only 38 runs in the first ten and nine fours, but where West the opening wicket. Mashrafe bowl better, but that is why for Jason Holder in what is set Ahead of this tournament I was overs, with Soumya hitting Indies should have tightened bowled a mean spell during theseteams are playing the to be his final ODI tournament. asked to take on this role and I three gorgeous boundaries their bowling and fielding, they the Powerplay but control only tri-nation series: so that they “It is always an honour to Chris Gayle was happy to accept. Anything and Tamim, after patiently did the opposite. came when he introduced spin can iron out the gaps that exist represent the West Indies in I’m asked to do for West Indies waiting for the right opportu- Their fielders kept missing in the 14th over. Shakib start- before the World Cup comes any format and this World Cup will be great expectations and cricket I’m always happy and nity, slamming Kemar Roach regulation balls, while their ed with a tight couple of overs around. for me is special. As a senior I know we will do very well for willing to put my hand up, so for successive fours in the bowlers couldn’t string togeth- before Mehidy Hasan Miraz player it is my responsibility to the people of the West Indies,” this is great,” Hope said. tenth over. er a tight spell. Tamim and removed Ambris, with Mah- Brief scores: support the captain and eve- he added. West Indies, champions It set them for the next ten Shakib added 52 for the sec- mudullah taking a smart catch Bangladesh 264 for 2 (Tamim 80, Soumya ryone else in the team,” Gayle A veteran of 289 ODIs, in 1975 and 1979, start their overs, in which they added 69 ond wicket before Mushfiqur at cover. 73, Shakib 61*) beat West Indies 261 for 9 said. Gayle is not a part of the West World Cup campaign on May runs. Soumya blasted Jason and Shakib kept hitting the Bravo fell in the next over, (Hope 109, Chase 51, Mashrafe 3-49, “This will probably be the Indies team currently playing 31 when they take on Pakistan Holder for a straight six, and gaps, and waiting for the West but Hope and Roston Chase Saifuddin 2-47) by eight wickets. biggest World Cup, so there tri-nation series in Ireland. in Nottingham. Bordani, Ali impress in ITU multisport worlds Flintoff tells England to drop ‘anyone’ to get Archer TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK crème of top junior athletes DOHA in the world in the sprint dis- tance aquathlon (750m swim into World Cup squad TWO Qatari athletes compet- + 5 kms run). He put up a fine ed at the recently-concluded show and managed to finish a AFP for a World Cup spot during ITU Multisport World Cham- strong 14th position, outrun- LONDON England’s upcoming one-day pionships, in Pontevedra, ning some European athletes international series against Spain, against some of the in the closing 5 kms run. ANDREW Flintoff has urged Pakistan starting at the Oval worlds best triathletes. Qatar Cycling and Tri- England to drop “anyone” on Wednesday. On the first day, Eid al Bor- athlon Federation coach Mat in order to make sure Jofra Former England fast bowl- dani, finished a strong 17th, in O’Halloran commented after Archer has a place in their ing all-rounder Flintoff is a fan the 25-29 age group, with a the race, “The Qatari athletes World Cup squad. of the “unbelievable” Archer. total time of 2:34.00, over the showed a lot of courage in The past week has seen “I was watching him bowl standard distance duathlon lining up at a World Cham- Barbados-born paceman the other day and I found it (10 kms run + 40 kms bike + 5 pionships. The hilly course, Archer show glimpses of his so frustrating that a bloke kms run). He went to lower his cold water, and rainy weath- talent while making one-day can bowl so fast with what 10 kms personal record, down er added challenge for them. international and Twenty20 looks like so little effort,” to 40:33. On top of the was very strong debuts for England after Flintoff told reporters in On the second day, level of the European ath- completing a three-year resi- London on Tuesday. 18-year-old Abdulaziz al Ali letes. In the end, we reached dency period. Following a miserable lined up against the top junior our objective of gaining ex- His ability to bowl first-round exit at the 2015 elite duathletes over a sprint Qatar’s Eid al Bordani and Abdulaziz al Ali (rigth) during the ITU Multisport World Championships in Pon- perience, and exposure on 90-mile-per-hour (145 kmh) edition in Australia and New distance duathlon (5 kms run tevedra, Spain. the world stage. This will yorkers, as well as deceptive Zealand, World Cup hosts + 20 kms bike + 2.5 kms run) hopefully increase their per- slower balls, has caught the England have risen to num- of the world. He opened the 5 sonal best of 18:35, but was draw during the bike leg. dulaziz al Ali once again com- spective, in multisport, out- eye. Archer is set to have fur- ber one in the ODI rankings, kms run leg with a new per- unfortunately forced to with- On the third day, Ab- peted against the crème de la side Qatar.” ther chances to make a case without Archer. 20 Wednesday, May 8, 2019 The Last Word AMIR RECEIVES SHEIKHS AND CITIZENS

THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani received more well-wishers, including their ex- cellencies sheikhs and citizens at the Al Wajba Palace on Tues- day, on the advent of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Personal Representative of the Amir HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani attended the reception along with a number of their

excellencies sheikhs. (QNA)